Poached Eggs
Poached eggs paired with buttered toast make a comforting breakfast any day of the week. For a fanciful brunch dish, try a delicious twist on the classic eggs Benedict: Arrange slices of smoked salmon on toasted brioche, top with a poached egg and hollandaise sauce, and garnish with a sprinkling of caviar and chives. See related recipes at right for more creative ideas for serving poached eggs.
Ingredients:
- 8 eggs
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions:
Fill an egg-poaching pan with 1/2 inch water, set over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Lightly oil the poaching cups and warm the cups in the pan. Crack an egg into each cup, cover the pan and cook to the desired doneness, 2 to 4 minutes; repeat to make 8 poached eggs.
Transfer the eggs to individual plates, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
Transfer the eggs to individual plates, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
Serves 4.
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