Description
Breakfast bread bowls offer a delightful morning canvas for culinary creativity. Stuffed with eggs, cheese, and favorite toppings, this versatile dish invites you to savor a personalized and satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Bowls:
- 4 round bread loaves (sourdough or artisan)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (for brushing)
Filling Proteins and Dairy:
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 ounces) shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or feta)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 ounces) cooked meat (bacon, sausage, or ham, optional)
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 ounces) diced vegetables (bell peppers, spinach, onions)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375°F (190°C), creating an ideal environment for toasting and baking.
- Select fresh bread loaves and carefully slice off their crowns, gently excavating the interior while preserving a substantial bread perimeter.
- Coat the bread’s inner surface with olive oil or melted butter, ensuring comprehensive coverage for enhanced flavor and crispness.
- Position the hollowed bread vessels in the preheated oven, allowing them to transform into golden, crisp containers for approximately 10-15 minutes.
- While bread toasts, sauté selected vegetables in a skillet until they reach tender perfection and develop rich, caramelized edges.
- Whisk eggs thoroughly, incorporating salt and pepper to elevate their natural richness and create a smooth, consistent texture.
- Integrate the sautéed vegetables and any prepared proteins into the whisked eggs, then fold in cheese for added complexity and creaminess.
- Delicately transfer the egg mixture into the toasted bread bowls, ensuring even distribution and preventing overflow.
- Return filled bread bowls to the oven, baking for 15-20 minutes until eggs set completely and achieve a delicate, pillowy consistency.
- Remove from oven, allowing a brief cooling period, and garnish with fresh herbs to introduce vibrant color and aromatic freshness.
Notes
- Bread Selection Matters: Choose dense, crusty bread like sourdough or boule that can hold the egg mixture without falling apart during baking.
- Prevent Soggy Bottoms: Toast bread thoroughly and brush with oil to create a protective barrier that keeps the bread crisp and prevents moisture absorption.
- Vegetable Versatility: Customize fillings by using seasonal vegetables or exploring different flavor combinations like spinach and feta or bell peppers and cheddar.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap regular eggs with egg whites for lower-calorie version, use gluten-free bread for celiac-friendly option, or substitute dairy cheese with plant-based alternatives for vegan modifications.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg