Egg Pillows on Tomato Beds

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Sometimes you just need to introduce a little fun into breakfast. Egg Pillows, these are the healthy eaters. Healthy eaters, these are Egg Pillows. Introductions over, now on with the fun! 2 simple eggs are transformed into soft and fluffy clouds that lay on a bed of sliced tomatoes and melted cheese. Top them off with a little crispy prosciutto and you have a party, a pajama party if you are still in your PJ’s.

Kristy

Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 cup shredded cheese of your choice (I used an Old World Portuguese that I found at the farmer’s market but Manchego, Gruyere, Monterey Jack or even cheddar would work)
• 2 slices from a medium to large beefsteak tomato, about 1/2 inch thick
• 2 slices or 1 ounce prosciutto, cut into thin strips (I used Applegate Farms Prosciutto)

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees and place a rack in the middle of the oven.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a small dry skillet cook the prosciutto until lightly browned and crisp. Set aside.
4. Separate the egg whites into a small bowl. Set aside the yolks.
5. Add the salt to the egg whites and beat with an electric mixer on high until you have stiff peaks.
6. Spoon half the beaten egg whites into a pillow onto the parchment paper. Make another pillow with the remaining egg whites. With the back of your spoon make a small dent in the center of each pillow.
7. Place the tomato slices onto the parchment paper.
8. Bake in the oven for 3 minutes.
   

   Gently place the egg yolks into the pillows and top the tomatoes with cheese

9. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and gently place 1 egg yolk into each pillow and top the tomato slices evenly with the shredded cheese.
10. Return to the oven and bake another 3-4 minutes or until the yolks are cooked and the cheese is melted.
11. Place each tomato slice onto a plate and with a spatula gently remove the egg pillows and place one on top of each tomato slice.
12. Sprinkle evenly with the prosciutto.

Nutritional Info:

Makes 2 servings.

Nutrients per serving: Calories: 166.5, Cal. from Fat: 102.5, Total Fat: 10g, Sat. Fat: 3.5g, Carbs: 10g, Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 13.5g, Sodium: 665mg, Chol: 231mg

Notes:

Egg Pillows are best eaten right away and do not save well.