EGGS IN A "SPECIAL" NEST

My daughters suggested that I share this recipe because it is fast, tasty and quick to prepare. It is one of their favorite meals.

The recipe that follows is the basic concept – you only have to use your imagination to bump it up. 

You can bump up the basic recipe by adding or replacing the cheese or different combinations thereof. You can add sauces such as tomato, pesto, or even ketchup.

You can also add sliced olives, mushrooms or dry tomatoes.

EGGS IN A "SPECIAL" NEST

[Rating – fast and easy]

[Preparation time: 10 minutes or less]

Cooking time will vary depending on whether you are using a broiler, toaster oven or standard oven.

Basic Ingredients (2 servings):                                              

2 pita breads

2 eggs

Sliced cheese (thinly sliced)

(Mozzarella, Gouda, Brie, Gorgonzola, Jarlsberg, Blue cheese or even Camembert)

Pita and Eggs

Assorted cheeses (cherry tomatoes)

Preparation:

• Line a large cookie sheet with foil (do not oil the pan).
• Pre-heat your broiler (or toaster oven).
• To create the Nest - use a sharp knife and carefully cut out a disk from the top layer of the pita, be careful not to pierce the bottom layer and leave bit of a lip around the pita. [The lip all around the edge of the pita will prevent the egg from dripping out of the Nest.]

Prepared Pita "Nest"

• On the cut-out disk you can place a slice of cheese (you can also add ketchup or tomato sauce underneath the cheese).
• In the Nest place a slice of cheese (you can also add tomato sauce or ketchup under this layer if you like).
• Then break the egg into the Nest – here you have the option of leaving it whole or giving it a little wiggle until it spreads over the inside of the pita (don't let it spill over the edge). [salt and pepper to taste]

 Pita covered with raw egg

•  Broil or bake about 6 to 10 minutes until the egg is cooked.

Keep it simple

 Or Bump It Up