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Basted Egg Tartines with Creamed Mustard

Sour cream adds milky richness to both Dijon and whole-grain mustards with a splash of lemon juice for brightness. This simple, creamy sauce pairs with lightly bitter greens and rich, runny egg yolks for a beautiful breakfast. Try leftover sauce on baked salmon.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided
  • 2 (1/3-inch-thick) rustic bread slices, toasted
  • 1 cup fresh baby mustard greens
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup hot water

Instruction

  1. Whisk together sour cream, whole-grain mustard, Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a small bowl. Spread mixture evenly on one side of toast slices. Toss together mustard greens and remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a separate bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper. Mound greens evenly on toasts.
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Crack eggs into skillet, spacing at least 1 inch apart; cook until whites just start to change color, about 30 seconds. Add 1/3 cup hot water to skillet; cook, basting eggs with water, until whites are just set and yolks are still runny, about 2 minutes. Place 1 egg on each prepared toast. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

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