Name: Savory Parmesan Pain Perdu with Poached Eggs and Greens
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 hr
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients: 6 (1-inch-thick) slices baguette, cut on a diagonal; 1 cup whole milk; 3 large eggs, divided; 1/2 cup grated parmesan; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened; 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar plus a few drops for cooking eggs; 3 cups baby greens (2 ounces); 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

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Savory Parmesan Pain Perdu with Poached Eggs and GreensRomulo Yanes

We're not dismissing the sweeter side of pain perdu (French toast), but custardy, golden bread just as easily goes savory. Here, its baked into a puffy, cheesy base for poached eggs and a salad.

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