Eggs Arsène


Eggs Arsène
Eggs Arsène is a rather more rustic version (and definitely more Comtoise in style) of eggs Benedict , that indispensible breakfast dish in Ian Fleming's novels.

And you're right, there is a nod to James Bond here.
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Last modified on: October 25th 2018
For 4 people, you will need:

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 45 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 1 hour 2 min.
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Stage 1 - 5 min.
Eggs Arsène : Stage 1
Pour 1 tablespoon oil into a frying pan on high heat. When really hot, add the finely sliced 250 g belly (streaky) bacon (allow one rasher per person).

Stage 2 - 2 min.
Eggs Arsène : Stage 2
When nicely browned, transfer onto a chopping board and cut each rasher in half.

Set aside.

Stage 3 - 30 min.
Eggs Arsène : Stage 3
Prepare 4 poacheds eggs and keep hot.

Stage 4 - 6 min.
Eggs Arsène : Stage 4
Melt 300 g cancoillotte in a small saucepan on low heat and add 100 g cream.

Mix well, pepper lightly, then check the seasoning.Cover and keep hot.

Stage 5 - 3 min.
Eggs Arsène : Stage 5
Slice 200 g nanterre brioche (one slice per person) and lightly butter both sides of all the slices.

Stage 6 - 8 min.
Eggs Arsène : Stage 6
Use the same pan as for the bacon, without washing it, to brown the brioche slices on both sides.

Stage 7 - 2 min.
Eggs Arsène : Stage 7

Assemble the eggs Arsène



Heat the plates.

Put a slice of fried brioche on each plate.

Stage 8 - 2 min.
Eggs Arsène : Stage 8
Arrange 2 pieces of fried bacon on each slice.

Stage 9 - 2 min.
Eggs Arsène : Stage 9
Top with a poached egg.

Stage 10 - 2 min.
Eggs Arsène : Stage 10
Finish by pouring over a generous helping of the cancoillote with cream.

Stage 11
Eggs Arsène : Stage 11
Serve immediately like this, or split the egg open to show off the runny yolk.
Remarks
Ideally the brioche for this recipe should be barely sweet, made with a brioche dough using only half the normal amount of sugar. This is a good way to use up the ends from a sausage brioche.
Keeping: Should be eaten immediately.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe940 RDI=360 %4,060 RDI=380 %2,190 RDI=330 %3,640 RDI=180 %15,260 RDI: 180 %
Per 100 g80 RDI=30 %360 RDI=30 %200 RDI=30 %330 RDI=20 %1,370 RDI: 20 %
Per person240 RDI=90 %1,010 RDI=100 %550 RDI=80 %910 RDI=50 %3,810 RDI: 50 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: egg, Sulfites, milk, Gluten, leaven
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 people : 6.25 €
  • Per person : 1.60 €

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