A Brunch Dish, Perfect for Sharing
Recipe kindly shared by Olly Woolnough of Meat Matters.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
Serves: 2–3 people
This indulgent dish brings together the rich, spicy flavours of Sobrasada, the creamy melt of Vacherousse d’Argental cheese, and a drizzle of sweet honey—all cooked to perfection in the Charlie Oven. Paired with charred sourdough, this is a hands-only, no-cutlery-required kind of feast!
Ingredients
- 100–150g Sobrasada
- 2–3 high-quality eggs
- 100g Vacherousse d’Argental cheese (cut or torn into small pieces)
- A few sprigs of fresh thyme
- Sourdough or bread of choice (sliced)
- Good quality honey (for drizzling)
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for drizzling on bread)
Instructions
Step 1 – Prepare Your Charlie Oven
- Light your Charlie Oven and preheat it to around 180°C / 356°F. You will need roughly the size of half a football of charcoal.
- Set the cooking rack to the 2nd or 3rd runner from the bottom to achieve medium, direct heat.
Step 2 – Cook the Sobrasada
- Tear or portion the Sobrasada into small, rough pieces and place them in a small 8-inch cast iron skillet or pan.
- Place the skillet in the Charlie Oven and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the Sobrasada to release its rich, deep oils.
- Carefully remove the hot pan and set it aside on a heat-safe surface.
Step 3 – Add Eggs, Cheese & Thyme
- Rearrange the Sobrasada in the pan to create space for the eggs.
- Crack the eggs directly into the pan over the Sobrasada.
- Scatter the Vacherousse cheese pieces around the eggs.
- Add a few sprigs of fresh thyme for aroma and flavour.
Step 4 – Bake the Eggs & Toast the Bread
- Return the pan to the Charlie Oven and bake for another 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, place the sourdough slices (drizzled with olive oil) onto the rack to toast alongside the eggs.
- Bake until the egg whites are just set but the yolks remain golden and runny.
Step 5 – Finish & Serve
- Once ready, remove the skillet and the charred sourdough from the oven.
- Drizzle honey generously over the eggs and Sobrasada for a perfect balance of sweet and savoury.
- Serve immediately with the toasted sourdough for dipping.