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Hey, bookworms and breakfast lovers!
It’s March 2nd, which means it’s Read Across America Day! And what is the most famous food in all of children’s literature?
You guessed it: Green Eggs & Ham!
This recipe is so easy, it’s practically a storybook ending. It looks fancy, tastes amazing, and is ready in about 20 minutes. It's the perfect way to celebrate your inner child (with better ingredients!).
Let’s get cooking and reading!
🍳 The Sophisticated Brunch Bake Recipe
This is a super simple, 5-ingredient bake that comes out looking like you went to culinary school.
What You Need (The Goods):
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4 slices Thinly Sliced Prosciutto (or your favorite ham, like Black Forest)
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4 large eggs
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4 tablespoons basil pesto (homemade or store-bought—no judgment here!)
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt & Pepper to taste
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For Serving: A slice of crusty bread or a warm croissant
The Simple Steps:
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Prep Your Cups: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Take a 4-cup non-stick muffin tin and use a piece of prosciutto to line each of the four cups, pushing it down gently to make a little "ham cup." This holds all the goodness.
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The Green Base: Put 1 heaping tablespoon of basil pesto into the bottom of each prosciutto cup. Pesto is what gives us that beautiful, natural green color!
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Crack the Egg: Carefully crack one egg into each of the four cups, right on top of the pesto.
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Cheese Time: Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top of all four eggs. Add a little salt and pepper, but be careful with the salt—prosciutto and pesto are already salty!
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Bake to Perfection: Bake for about 12–15 minutes. The whites should be set, and the yolks should still be a little runny (or cooked through, if you prefer a harder yolk!). Use your oven mitts with a good grip to pull them out.
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Serve: Use a spoon or a small spatula to gently lift them out of the tin. Serve them immediately with a piece of warm, buttered bread to soak up that runny yolk. It’s a masterpiece!
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