Sandwiches with poached eggs and Brussels sprouts

Sandwiches are a standard but not always interesting snack. I offer original hot sandwiches with poached eggs and Brussels sprouts.

Ingredients

• Large eggs - 8 pieces
• Apple cider vinegar - 1 tsp + 2 tbsp. l.
• Bacon (cut into chunks) - 8 strips
• White bread slices (cut diagonally) - 4 pcs.
• Unsalted butter - 2 tbsp. l.
• Shallot (finely chopped) - 1 pc.
• Brussels sprouts (shredded in food processor) - 4 cups
• Fatty cooking cream - 2/3 cup
• Salt
• Ground black pepper
• Hard cheese (shredded on a grater) for serving

Directions

1. Set the rack in the oven to the middle position, and turn on the oven itself to preheat to 180 degrees. Pour water, 2.5 cm high, into a deep saucepan and add 1 teaspoon of vinegar. Bring to a boil on the stove. Keep the saucepan on the lowest heat.
2. Fry the bacon in a large skillet until crispy.
3. Meanwhile, brush one side of the bread slices with 1 tablespoon butter and place butter side up on a clean baking sheet. Put in a preheated oven and bake until golden brown for about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel, and leave only 1 tablespoon of fat in the pan. Add remaining butter, stir in shallots and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Then add 1/3 cup water, Brussels sprouts, cream, remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Then cover the pan with a lid and cook, stirring a couple of times, until the cabbage is soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
4. While the cabbage is stewing, you need to cook the poached eggs. To do this, first you need to pour each egg into a small cup or glass, and then pour it into boiling water in a saucepan, cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes (the protein should grab, and the yolk should still be liquid). Transfer the eggs to a paper towel with a slotted spoon.
5. Place 2 slices of toasted bread on each of 4 serving bowls. Top with one poached egg, salt, pepper and put stewed cabbage on the eggs. Sprinkle sandwiches with poached cheese and bacon. Serve hot sandwiches with poached eggs immediately.