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Cheesy Toast with Tomato Butter

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword sandwich
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Christine Ma

Ingredients

Tomato shallot butter

  • 6 ounces cherry tomatoes
  • 1 shallot peeled and sliced
  • ½ teaspoon fresh thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup softened butter at room temperature

Remaining ingredients

  • 2 ounces prosciutto
  • 4 slices crusty bread
  • 4 ounces grated gruyere cheese
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives

Instructions

  • Preheat broiler to high.
  • Lay cherry tomatoes and shallots in a baking sheet in an even layer. Broil for 12-15 minutes or until charred and tomatoes are softened. Let cool.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Lay prosciutto on prepared baking sheet and bake until crispy, about 7-8 minutes. Remove from oven and break prosciutto into small chunks. Set aside.
  • Combine tomatoes and shallots with thyme, salt, and red pepper flakes in a food processor. Puree until smooth. Add butter and mix until well combined.
  • Spread tomato butter on sliced bread and top with gruyere cheese. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Meanwhile, make scrambled eggs. Beat eggs in a large bowl and heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Pour eggs and cook until desired degree of doneness. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
  • Remove toast from the oven and top with scrambled eggs. Sprinkle crispy prosciutto on top followed by chopped chives. Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe makes about 1 cup tomato butter. Chill the remaining butter for another use.
The tomato shallot butter can be made up to 1 week in advance.