Caesar Salad With Poached Eggs
In this recipe, crunchy country bread slices are topped with vibrant romaine lettuce, each serving adorned with perfectly poached eggs. A luscious Caesar dressing, made with creamy mayonnaise, tangy anchovies, zesty garlic, and sharp Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, ties all the elements together beautifully. This dish offers a delightful play of textures and flavors, making it a satisfying and flavorsome meal for any time of day.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 anchovy fillets, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbs. plus 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Salt and freshly ground 5-pepper blend, to taste
- 12 eggs
- 6 slices country bread, cut on bias 1/4 inch thick and toasted
- 2 hearts of romaine lettuce, leaves separated
Instructions
- Put the mayonnaise, anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire and the 2 Tbs. cheese in a tall, narrow vessel or large measuring cup. Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth. Slowly drizzle in the 1/2 cup olive oil while blending until the dressing is creamy and emulsified. Season with salt and 5-pepper blend. Set the dressing aside.
- Fill an egg-poaching pan with 1/2 inch water, set over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Lightly coat the poaching cups with nonstick cooking spray and crack an egg into each cup. Cover and cook until the whites are firm and the yolks are glazed over but still soft, 4 to 5 minutes, or until done to your liking. Transfer the eggs to a warmed plate and repeat to cook the remaining eggs.
- Put the bread slices on individual plates or on a large platter. Lightly drizzle the bread with olive oil, and season with salt and 5-pepper blend.
- Put the lettuce in a large bowl. Add just enough dressing (about 1/2 cup) to generously coat the leaves and toss to coat evenly. Divide the lettuce among the bread slices and top each serving with 2 poached eggs. Season the eggs with 5-pepper blend and drizzle with a small amount of the remaining dressing. Sprinkle with the 1/4 cup cheese. Serve immediately. Serves 6.
- Williams-Sonoma Kitchen
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