Mario Batali's Duck Eggs Over Easy with Fontina on Grilled Bread

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skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Mario Batali

This egg dish is different than any you've had before, and certainly worth a try!

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ingredients

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step 1

ingredients

instructions Heat a grill pan over medium heat.
step 2

ingredients 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
8 Slices Whole Wheat Bread (cut on the bias)

instructions Brush the bread slices with olive oil and place on the grill until toasted.
step 3

ingredients 1/2 cup Fontina Cheese (Grated)

instructions Turn the bread over and sprinkle with the grated fontina cheese while the second side of the bread toasts. Once browned remove from the grill and place on a plate.
step 4

ingredients 2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter

instructions Heat a non stick skillet over low heat and add 2 tablespoons butter.
step 5

ingredients 8 Duck eggs
Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter

instructions When the butter foams crack 4 of the eggs into the pan. Season with salt and pepper and continue to cook until the egg whites become opaque. Loosen the eggs and flip them over to cook the other side for 10 seconds. Flip the eggs one more time, remove from the pan and place on the toasted bread. Repeat with the remaining 4 eggs and butter.
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