Creamy Eggs with Smoked Salmon on Brioche

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 F.

2. 2

   Melt butter.

3. 3

   With a 3-inch round cutter cut out 1 round from each bread slice.

4. 4

   Brush both sides of rounds with butter and season with salt.

5. 5

   On a baking sheet bake rounds in middle of oven until golden and crisp.

6. 6

   In a blender blend, eggs, cream, and salt until just combined and stir in 2 tablespoons chives.

7. 7

   In a double boiler or a metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water cook the egg mixture, stirring, until creamy and just cooked through, about 4 minutes, and season with freshly ground black pepper.

8. 8

   Put 1 bread round onto each of 4 plates and divide egg mixture among rounds.

9. 9

   Top egg with salmon and garnish plates with remaining tablespoon chives.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.