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Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Puff Pastry Galettes with Eggs

You can substitute tarragon or basil for dill. Store bought herbed goat cheese is also a quick substitution. Other toppings to consider: ham, crab, cooked crumbled bacon, sausage, prosciutto, or shredded cheese.

Servings: 4
Cook Time: Prep Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 45 minutes
Meal Type: Entree
NC Ingredients: Eggs, Goat Cheese, Tomato, Asparagus

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Ingredients

1/2
cup goat cheese, softened
2
Tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped and divided
4
tsp. fresh chives, finely chopped
2
tsp. fresh dill, finely chopped
1
clove garlic, minced
1/2
tsp. lemon zest
1/2
pkg. (17 oz.) frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
5
eggs, divided
12
asparagus tips
4
grape tomatoes, sliced
1/4
tsp. each salt and pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place pastry on lightly floured surface. Roll into 9-inch square. Cut into 4 even portions. Score 1/2-inch border on all sides of pastry squares with sharp knife. Prick pastry all over inside score lines with fork. Place on large parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Transfer to freezer for 5 minutes.

Combine goat cheese, 1 Tbsp. parsley, chives, dill, garlic and lemon zest until smooth and spreadable.

Beat 1 egg with 1 Tbsp. water; set aside. Spread goat cheese mixture evenly inside score lines of each pastry square. Brush border of each pastry with egg wash.

Bake pastry for 12 to 15 minutes or until pastry is lightly golden. Remove baking sheet from oven.

Crack egg into center of each pastry. Top evenly with tomato slices and asparagus. Return to oven; bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until whites are set and eggs are cooked to desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with remaining parsley.

 
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Recipes found on this page are from Got to Be NC members, staff, industry partners and Stove Side Chats. Stove Side Chats is Got to Be NC’s cooking show hosted by restaurant marketing specialist Chad Blackwelder. This series invites chefs and home cooks from around the state to teach you how to cook with in-season North Carolina deliciousness.