Cheese and Bacon Bread Boats Recipe

That is baking within the oven proper now as I sort. It smells and tastes like a quiche. However…dare I say it.. it’s so significantly better. As a result of a) it’s a lot sooner to make b) all you want is a baguette, eggs and milk. All the pieces else is non-obligatory d) So. A lot. CRUSTIER!!!

Cheese and Bacon Bread Boats

When my mom noticed a photograph of this, she laughed out loud and mentioned “you actually provide you with some odd concepts, don’t you?”. I paused a second and questioned, would this be too bizarre to share?

Then I made a decision, heck, no manner! I like this. It’s so yummy. It actually does style like a quiche, however with a considerably larger crunch issue. It’s SO GOOD that I’ve to share it!

I really noticed this on a weblog known as Deliciously Declassified many months in the past. It’s been on my listing of issues to make for ages and once I lastly did, I made it time and again and once more….

It acquired to the purpose the place I had constructed up a stash of about 8 of them in my freezer (oh sure, added bonus – they freeze very well!) and I needed to begin distributing them to my mates!

I’ve made a couple of variations so I’ve included strategies for different fillings within the notes. Smoked salmon is very good. And an “Italian” one which I made with chopped up bits of salami, olives and solar dried tomatoes.

I even made it one with simply cheese and egg and it was nonetheless delish! However I’ve to say, the bacon model is my favorite. It tastes identical to a Quiche Lorraine. The within is tender and custardy, cheesey and bacon-y. And the crust is sensational! I brush it with butter so it comes out further crusty with a yummy buttery flavour.

You’ll be stunned how little filling you want. I acquired grasping at first and tried to stuff a number of bacon in however then I had egg overflowing in all places. So be taught from my errors – don’t get grasping. Just a little goes a great distance. 🙂

This can be a nice recipe for scaling up and down. I additionally made it with an extended baguette and shared it with mates. It’s unbelievable for feeding crowds as a result of you may make them forward and freeze them!

Pleased weekend! Egg boats for a lazy Sunday brunch? In your PJ’s, flopping round the home together with your fluffy pink slippers, wild hair pulled again in a messy pony tail? (Oh wait, that’s me!)

Cheese and Bacon Bread Boats Recipe

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Serves: 2 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes 20 minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

• 2 oz / 60g bacon , diced
• 2 large or 3 small eggs
• 2 tbsp cream or milk
• Salt and pepper (pinch of each)
• 2 baguettes , about 20 / 8" long and 6cm / 2.5" in diameter
• 1 tbsp melted butter , for brushing or oil spray (optional)
• 2 tbsp finely chopped/sliced shallots/scallions or jalapeños (or 1 tbsp fresh herb of choice) (optional)
• 1/4 cup cheddar or tasty cheese , grated (or any other flavoured cheese that melts)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
2. Heat a non stick pan over high heat. Cook the bacon until lightly browned, then drain on a paper towel and set aside.
3. Whisk together the eggs, cream and salt and pepper in a jug.
4. Cut a "V" shape out of each baguette. Pull some bread out, leaving about 1/2" / 1.25cm thick base.
5. Brush crust of the bread with melted butter. (Optional - this makes the bread extra golden and buttery)
6. Place the bread on a baking tray.
7. Carefully pour half the egg mixture into the crevice of each baguette. Leave it for a couple of minutes to soak into the bread a bit.
8. Divide the bacon and shallots between each baguette. Then sprinkle over half the cheese (reserve the other half to put on top).
9. Carefully pour the remaining egg mixture into each baguette. Pour slowly, giving the egg time to sink into the filling. Top with remaining cheese.
10. Bake at 350F/180C for 20 to 25 minutes, or until light golden brown on top and the egg does not "jiggle" when you shake the baguette.
11. Serve whole or sliced.

Notes

1. You could also make this with one long baguette. This recipe is very easy to scale up or down. You just need enough filling and egg mixture to fill the crevice in the bread.
2. The idea of this recipe is from these Baked Egg Boats by Deliciously Declassified.
3. Other filling ideas: smoked salmon, ham, tinned salmon or tuna (drained), finely chopped olives, sundried tomatoes, artichokes, salami
4. Freeze after baking. If in foil, you can reheat in the oven from frozen. I recommend warming it up but it is also lovely at room temperature - just like a quiche!