Poached Eggs With Corn, Chorizo, Basil, and Brioche Croutons

Name: Poached Eggs With Corn, Chorizo, Basil, and Brioche Croutons
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps chopped basil leaves; 1 slice brioche, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 113 grams Spanish-style chorizo, cut into 1/2- to 1/4-inch cubes (see note above); 2 ears corn, kernels cut off of ears (about 3 cups kernels); 1 teaspoon medium clove garlic, minced (about; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper[; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 4 poached eggs (see note above); 2 scallions, thinly sliced, greens and whites reserved separately; 4 servings Crunchy sea salt; 3 Tbsps unsalted butter; 118 milliliters homemade or store-bought low sodium chicken or vegetable stock

Poached Eggs With Corn, Chorizo, Basil, and Brioche Croutons might be just the morn meal you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 10g of protein, 29g of fat, and a total of 349 calories. Head to the store and pick up garlic, scallions, poached eggs, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Heat chorizo in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat, tossing and stirring occasionally until crisp and fat has rendered.

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Chorizo

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Frying Pan

Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon, leaving fat in skillet.

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Paper Towels

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Add brioche cubes to skillet and increase heat to medium high. Season with salt and pepper and cook, tossing and stirring occasionally, until well toasted on all sides, about 4 minutes. Bread will stick to skillet at first and be difficult to toss or stir, but will loosen up as it absorbs fat and cooks.

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Salt And Pepper

Brioche

Bread

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Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Add oil to now-empty skillet and heat over high heat until lightly smoking.

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Cooking Oil

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Add corn and toss to coat with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook, tossing occasionally, until corn is charred in spots, about 6 minutes.

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Salt And Pepper

Corn

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Add garlic, all of scallion whites, and half of scallion greens. Cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 30 seconds.

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Green Onions

Garlic

Add stock and butter and cook, stirring, until emulsified and saucy, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Return chorizo to skillet and stir to combine. Stir in basil, reserving some small leaves for garnish.

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Salt And Pepper

Chorizo

Butter

Basil

Stock

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Divide 3/4 of the corn mixture between four small warm bowls or cups, leaving a small well on one side for the eggs.

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Corn

Egg

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Bowl

Add poached eggs to each cup. Spoon remaining corn mixture over and around eggs, making sure that the liquid gets divided evenly. Divide croutons evenly between each cup.

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Poached Egg