Poached Eggs and Parmesan Cheese Over Toasted Brioche with Pistou

A luxurious breakfast dish featuring perfectly poached eggs served over toasted brioche bread, topped with Parmesan cheese shavings and a fresh basil pistou sauce. The combination of runny yolks, crusty bread, salty cheese, and herbal sauce creates an elegant and satisfying meal.

2 servings
15 min

Ingredients

  • cup fresh basil leaves
  • ½ clove garlic
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 slices brioche
  • 2 servings Parmesan cheese

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Puree basil, garlic, and oil in mini processor until very smooth. Season pistou to taste with salt and pepper.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Add enough water to medium skillet to measure 1 1/4 inches. Sprinkle salt generously into water. Bring water to simmer over medium heat. Crack eggs 1 at a time and gently slip into water. Cook until egg whites are just set and egg yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes.

    8 min

  3. 3.

    Place hot toasts on plates. Top each with Parmesan. Using slotted spoon, transfer 2 eggs, well drained, to each piece of brioche. Sprinkle eggs with salt and pepper. Drizzle with some of pistou and serve.

    2 min

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