Sometimes the best simple recipes come out of combining two already delicious things - in this case, the frico, a Friulian cheese crisp, and a fried egg. It's super easy, can be made with things you probably already have in your fridge, and is kind of a brunch game-changer. Buon appetito!
Heres's what you'll need:
Egg(s).
Butter - about 1/2 TBS. I use salted because I like salt.
Parmesan - about 2 TBS, grated. (Use your instincts on the amount and get a nice thin layer of cheese - you want it to crisp up evenly. You can also probably use any hard grating cheese, like an aged pecorino.)
Salt + pepper.
A cast iron or nonstick pan.
Heat up the pan, put the butter into it(it should sizzle and melt right away), then sprinkle the cheese over it in an even layer.
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After the cheese, immediately crack an egg (or more eggs, depending on the size of your pan and number of mouths - maybe try one at a time first?) over the melty cheese-butter.
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Salt and pepper it. Put the lid on and cook to your desired doneness. I'm a sunny-side-up gal, myself. Admire the crispy edges!
Slide it out of the pan with a spatula, and serve with whatever you like - in this case, some roasted summer vegetables and prosciutto.
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Can you imagine this on a Caesar salad?
Oh my goodness, this looks easy enough and so delicious! Definitely remembering this for a lazy weekend brunch option :-)
ReplyDeleteYou make it look sooo easy..:) thank you for sharing..:) do you use any protection glove when you prep?
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to prepare an egg, so simple and delicious!
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