Caprese Breakfast French Fries with Pesto Fried Egg
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Crispy fries layered with everything you love about a classic caprese salad in this Caprese Breakfast Fries with Pesto Fried Egg. The fries are loaded with creamy burrata, juicy tomatoes, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and then finished with a fried egg cooked in pesto for a rich, herby, runny-yolk finish that ties the whole plate together. A summer forward breakfast that is packs in the flavor and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Unique Breakfast: This is a fun breakfast recipe when you want to break out of your routine. It is a bright, satisfying breakfast to mix up your mornings.
Summer Flavors: The pesto and burrata bring in fresh, bright summer flavors to these loaded French Fries.
Easy to make: You can whip these breakfast fries up in less than 30 minutes! You can save even more time by making the pesto ahead of time or using store bought.
What I Love:
- These loaded breakfast fries are bight, flavorful and so memorable! They are perfect for just one serving or to make for a crowd. You can just adjust the amount of ingredients depending on how many people are serving.
Ingredients and variations
French Fries: I opt for store bought fries that I can just throw into the air fryer or oven. You of course can make your own French fries as well.
Egg(s): You can add only one egg or five eggs, depending on how many people you are serving and how many eggs you would like to add. I like to use two eggs for these breakfast fries.
Burrata: Creamy burrata cheese adds that classic caprese flavor the the fries. You can swap the burrata for fresh mozzarella.
Tomatoes: Use your favorite variety of tomato to pair with the caprese French fries. Cherry, grape, roma, heirloom, campari or on-the-vine are all great options.
Pesto: You can use store bought or the homemade pesto recipe below for these fries. If making your own, you will need fresh basil, pine nuts, lemon, parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic clove, salt and pepper.
Balsamic glaze: I use store bought balsamic glaze to save time making this breakfast dish, but you make your own glaze.
How to make Caprese Breakfast French Fries with Pesto Fried Egg: Step-by-step instructions
- Prepare the fries according to package instructions. Once done, season the fries with salt to liking.
- While the fries are cooking, make the pesto by combining the basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic clove, salt and pepper in a food processor. Blend until combined.
- Add 1 tablespoon of the pesto for each egg into a skillet over medium heat. Crack the egg over the pesto. Cover and cook until the egg whites have fully set and the yolk has reached the desired doneness. Season the egg(s) with salt and pepper to personal taste.
- To build the fries, add the crispy fries to a serving plate. Open the burrata cheese and break into small pieces to evenly add over the fries. Add a layer of diced tomatoes and drizzle of pesto. Top with the pesto fried egg(s) and then add a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Enjoy immediately.
Sara’s Tip
Season your crispy fries and taste them! Adjust salt or add other seasonings such a paprika, Oregano or dried basil to your liking. Also be sure to season your diced tomatoes with a touch of salt to enhance the flavors!
Recipe FAQs
What kind of fries work best for this recipe?
Thick cut fries work the best for this recipe. Steak fries, waffle, or crinkle-cut are good options. Whether you opt for store bought or homemade, just be sure to get the fries crispy to hold up to the all delicious toppings.
What can I use instead of burrata?
Fresh mozzarella cheese is a good replacement for the burrata cheese. You could use a low-moisture mozzarella cheese and melt it over the fries in a pinch, but they will lack that creamy texture you get from the fresh mozzarella. If you go with low moisture, you can add the cheese over the crispy fries and then place in the oven for a few minutes to make the cheese melty.
How can I prevent the fries from getting soggy?
Bake or air fry the French fries until crispy, then add toppings immediately before serving rather than letting them sit.
Can I meal prep these breakfast fries?
These loaded breakfast are best made fresh. You can make the pesto in advance to save a little time.
What is the best way to reheat leftovers?
Reheat the fries alone in the oven or air fryer to re-crisp them, then add fresh toppings and a freshly fried egg rather than reheating everything together, since the tomatoes and egg don’t reheat well.
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From my kitchen to yours, happy cooking. I hope you love these breakfast fries as much as we do!
Caprese Breakfast French Fries with Pesto Fried Egg
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs French Fries (frozen, can use more or less fries)
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Burrata cheese ball
- 1/4 C. Tomatoes (diced)
- Pesto (recipe below)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Balsamic glaze (to taste)
Pesto:
- 1 C. Fresh basil
- 1/4 C. Pine nuts (toasted)
- 1/2 of a Lemon (juiced)
- 1/4 C. Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 C. Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 garlic clove
Instructions
- Prepare the fries according to package instructions. Once done, season the fries with salt to liking.
- While the fries are cooking, make the pesto by combining the basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic clove, salt and pepper in a food processor. Blend until combined.
- Add 1 tablespoon of the pesto for each egg into a skillet over medium heat. Crack the egg over the pesto. Cover and cook until the egg whites have fully set and the yolk has reached the desired doneness. Season the egg(s) with salt and pepper to personal taste.
- To build the fries, add the crispy fries to a serving plate. Open the burrata cheese and break into small pieces to evenly add over the fries. Add a layer of diced tomatoes and drizzle of pesto. Top with the pesto fried egg(s) and then add a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Enjoy immediately.
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Nutrition
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
