Fried Eggs with Asparagus, Pancetta & Bread Crumbs

Name: Fried Eggs with Asparagus, Pancetta & Bread Crumbs
Ingredients: Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional); 4 large eggs; ¼ tsp minced fresh thyme or rosemary; 16 medium-thick asparagus spears, tough ends removed; Olive oil for drizzling; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tsp plus 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 thin slices pancetta, chopped; ½ cup (20 g) fresh coarse bread crumbs; ¼ tsp minced fresh thyme or rosemary

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Williams Sonoma Breakfast & Brunch

By Williams Sonoma

Published 2024

About

This dish is elegant enough for the most festive of brunches but is so easy to put together, you can serve it for a weeknight breakfast for dinner. Roasted asparagus and fried eggs are topped with crispy pancetta and herb-flecked bread crumbs for a meal not to be missed.

Ingredients

16 medium-thick asparagus spears, tough ends removed
Olive oil for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2

Brunch
Dinner
Breakfast

Method

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Spread the asparagus in a baking dish large enough to hold the spears in a single layer. Drizzle with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Ro