"Mother Hen" Toast: Gallina De Madre Recipe

Name: "Mother Hen" Toast: Gallina De Madre
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 thick-cut slices country bread; Extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Bechamel, recipe follows; 16 slices shaved serrano ham; 8 eggs; 1/2 stick unsalted butter; 3 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 1/8 teaspoon grated whole nutmeg; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

8 thick-cut slices country bread
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Bechamel, recipe follows
16 slices shaved serrano ham
8 eggs
1/2 stick unsalted butter
3 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1/8 teaspoon grated whole nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Lay bread out on a sheet tray and drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toast lightly.
3
Spoon a dollop of bechamel onto each toast.
4
Arrange 2 slices of ham on each slice of toast and nestle it into a nest shape so the egg will rest in the center.
5
Crack egg and drop into nest on each toast.
6
Bake in oven until eggs are just cooked but the yolk is still slightly runny, about 10 minutes.
7
Season with salt and pepper, if needed.
8
Make the bechamel sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
9
Add the flour and stir constantly to incorporate - you do not want any color.
10
Gradually pour in the milk as you stir, and whisk out any lumps.
11
As the mixture thickens up continue to stir until it reaches a boil - this ensures that the flour is cooked completely.
12
Using a microplane or a fine grater, grate nutmeg into bechamel and season with salt and pepper.
13
Set aside and keep warm.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 thick-cut slices country bread, Extra-virgin olive oil, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, Bechamel, recipe follows, and more.

Yes, "Mother Hen" Toast: Gallina De Madre falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

"Mother Hen" Toast: Gallina De Madre

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