Eggs in Purgatory with Crispy Herbed Parmesan Breadcrumbs

  5.0 – 3 reviews  • Brunch
Level: Easy
Total: 45 min
Active: 35 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  1. 3 slices white bread (preferably from a good, crusty loaf)
  2. 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
  3. Kosher salt
  4. 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  5. 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
  6. 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  7. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  8. 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  9. One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  10. 6 large eggs
  11. 1 cup Greek yogurt
  12. 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
  13. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  14. Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  15. Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
  16. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. For the eggs in purgatory: Pulse the bread in a food processor until finely ground. Add the oregano and a pinch of salt and process until the herbs are finely chopped. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and pulse until incorporated.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the crumbs and toast, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the Parmesan.
  3. Wipe the skillet clean and lower the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and the red pepper flake, garlic and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes and 1/2 cup water, cover partially and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
  4. Crack one of the eggs into a small bowl. Make a small indentation in the tomato sauce in the skillet, then gently pour the egg into the indentation. Repeat with the remaining eggs. Cover the skillet and cook until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. For the spicy yogurt sauce: Meanwhile, add the yogurt, oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes and lemon zest and juice to a small bowl and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve the eggs and sauce in shallow bowls topped with the Parmesan crumbs and spicy yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 301
Total Fat 17 g
Saturated Fat 6 g
Carbohydrates 22 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugar 9 g
Protein 17 g
Cholesterol 198 mg
Sodium 648 mg

Reviews

John Peters
Delicious! Super simple with huge flavor. I added chorizo & a jalapeño to make it spicier. I’m not a huge egg fan, but these were great! Will definitely make it again! 
Brandon Roberts
Loved this!!!!!! What a different flavor for breakfast!!!! I cooked my eggs for 5 minutes and 30 seconds and the yolk was firm so will cook around4:45 next time but so delicious!!!!!!
Jeffrey Cisneros
This was very tasty.   I have a favorite huevos rancheros recipe, but this one caught my eye because of the yogurt sauce, and it was a great addition….it is now my new favorite.  I make my toast by broiling some sourdough on both sides, scraping with some smashed garlic, and then a final broil with mozzarella cheese.  

 

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