Farmhouse Cheese Torte

Using the 2 teaspoons melted butter, lightly coat six 6-ounce ramekins, soufflé dishes or custard cups. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, fontina, egg, egg white, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, salt and black pepper. Spoon cheese mixture into prepared cups, filling each cup just under half full. Sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano on top of each.

Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Remove from oven. Set aside and keep warm.

In a large skillet cook mushrooms, shallot, and garlic in 1 tablespoon hot butter over medium heat about 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the whipping cream. Bring to boiling, stirring often; reduce heat. Add Taleggio cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Stir in 1 teaspoon oregano. Set aside and keep warm.

To serve, remove ricotta cheese tortes from the ramekins. Place each torte in the center of a dinner plate. Place a Panko-Breaded Fried Egg on top of each torte. Spoon sauce around edges of torte. Garnish with fresh herbs or parsley leaves, if you like. Makes 6 main-dish servings.