Description
Eggs are baked until runny with cream soaked toast for this easy, savory version of French toast, also known as oeufs au plat Bressanne.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons salted butter (softened)
- two slices brioche bread
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 clove garlic (thinly sliced)
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to to 375 degrees.
- Butter each piece of bread on both sides using one tablespoon for each.
- Heat a large oven proof skillet over medium-high heat then add the bread. Cook until toasted and golden, turn, then cook until golden on the other side. Repeat with the other slice of bread, then arrange the bread slices side by side in the pan.
- Add the cream to a small saucepan along with the garlic and bay leaf, then bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper and let simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and the garlic if you’re sensitive (I prefer to leave it in). Pour two tablespoons of hot cream over each slice of bread.
- Carefully crack two eggs over each piece of bread, being very careful not to break the yolks. Pour the remaining cream over the eggs, then transfer to the center rack of the oven.
- Bake until the whites are just set but the yolks are still runny, about 13 minutes.
- Sprinkle with chives and more freshly ground pepper if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Adapted from Kat Craddock
- Category: Breakfast, Main
- Cuisine: French