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Fried Green Tomato and Poached Egg Sandwich

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 10 Natures Yoke Omega 3 eggs
  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • 8 large green tomatoes slices
  • 2 cups Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter - room temperature
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Toast:

  • Warm cast iron pan on medium heat until pan is hot.
  • Prepare bread by buttering both sides. Lay in warmed pan and cook until golden brown.
  • Flip to the other side and repeat.
  • Do this to all 8 slices. Set aside.

Tomatoes:

  • Heat extra virgin olive oil in a medium sized fry pan.
  • Put bread crumbs, salt and pepper in a shallow dish for dipping.
  • Place 2 eggs in a shallow dish and whisk, add milk and combine.
  • Working one tomato at a time, dip the first one in the egg mixture and drench in bread crumbs.
  • Add to hot oil and cook, 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Repeat with each slice of tomato, you can fry multiple slices at once.
  • Set aside on cooling rack.

Eggs:

  • Bring 3 inches of water to a low simmer (not a hard boil).
  • Break open the eggs but keep them separate to add to the water.
  • Add your first egg, very gently, to the water. Gently spoon hot water over the top of the egg.
  • Let cook for 3 1/2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove from water and place on a plate.
  • Repeat with the remaining eggs. You can cook more than one at a time but be mindful of your timing for each egg.

Assembly:

  • Place first piece of toast on each plate.
  • Place two slices of tomato on top of the bread.
  • Sprinkle each tomato with one tablespoon of cheese.
  • Add the poached eggs, two on top of each sandwich.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to liking.
  • Place top piece of bread on top to make a sandwich.
Keyword breakfast sandwich