Add some crunch to brunch with our Eggs Benedict and Crispy Prosciutto Toast. This savory, satisfying meal is full of protein from the Lifeway Farmer Cheese, egg, and prosciutto. And, did we mention it’s loaded with vitamins from the arugula and grape tomatoes, both of which are full of flavor and nutrition. Our small-batch cheese also adds live probiotics for gut health, which is something not all types of cheese can claim. The taste is amazing. The texture is divine. Each bite of this recipe gives a satisfying little snap from the crispy prosciutto and garlic-smeared toasted sourdough. We hope you love it as much as we do!
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Prep Time: 15-20 mins Servings: 2-4Ingredients
- 1 cup garlic cloves
- fresh sage leaves
- 2 cups olive oil
- 4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 cup Farmer Cheese
- 2-4 slices of prosciutto
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes
- 2 cups arugula
- 2 tbsp. chives
- Salt and pepper of taste
- 1/2 cup hollandaise sauce
- 1 egg, poached
- sourdough bread
Directions
- Over medium heat, throw garlic cloves, olive oil, and sage leaves in a pot and boil for 25 mins, or until garlic is soft. Put in a mason jar to use over time.
- In a bowl, whip farmer cheese, olive oil, and salt and pepper.
- Over medium heat, lay the prosciutto flat on a medium pan, cook 3-4 minutes on each side, or until crispy.
- Toast sourdough, add a layer of boiled garlic cloves, top with farmer cheese mixture, tomato, arugula, poached egg, and top with hollandaise sauce and chives.
