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Pesto Baked Eggs

Cultural Context

Pesto baked eggs are a delightful fusion of Italian flavors and classic breakfast fare. Originating from the Italian region of Liguria, pesto is traditionally made with basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. This dish celebrates the simplicity and freshness of these ingredients, making it a popular choice for brunch or a leisurely breakfast. In recent years, baked eggs have gained popularity in various cuisines, leading to numerous adaptations and variations around the world.

ItalianUSmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
pre-made pesto
2 eggs
unsalted butter
2 pieces of bread
cheese
tomato
prosciutto
salt
pepper

pesto

🥗Healthier: spinach pesto

💰Cheaper: homemade basil pesto

Spinach pesto is lower in calories and can be made with less expensive ingredients.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

cherry tomatoes

🥗Healthier: sundried tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned diced tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often less expensive and have a longer shelf life.

1

Preheat a griddle to low medium heat.

2

Add pre-made pesto to a pan on the griddle and let it heat up for a couple of minutes.

3

Butter the griddle and place two pieces of bread on it to toast until lightly crispy.

4

Crack 2 eggs into the heated pesto and season with salt and pepper.

5

Once the bread is toasted, flip it and add cheese to the griddle to create a cheese crust.

6

Place the toasted bread on top of the melted cheese to form a sandwich.

7

Slice tomatoes thinly and prepare prosciutto for garnish.

8

Check the eggs; they should be sunny side up with firm whites.

9

Plate the sandwich with prosciutto and tomato on top, adding the egg last for presentation.

Cooking Techniques

baking

Equipment Needed

griddlepanspatula

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggsmilk

Also Known As

Baked Eggs with PestoEggs in Pesto Sauce

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