Egg in a Bread Basket
Are you looking for an original breakfast or lunch that looks festive but is super easy to make? Then try this recipe for egg in a bread basket! Also known as Eggs in a Basket, but with a Dutch twist. Perfect for the weekend, with soup, or if you want to put something fun on the table at Easter. And the best part? You only need a handful of ingredients and the oven does most of the work.
Servings servings
Ingredients
- 4 pre-baked rolls
- 4 slices bacon
- 4 eggs
- cheddar cheese (grated)
- salt
- pepper
- chives (optional)
- parsley (optional)
- italian herbs (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C (or 160 °C fan). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place 4 pre-baked rolls on it.
- Using a sharp knife, cut a top off each roll. Then press the soft bread inside down slightly with your fingers to create a small well. This will be your edible basket.
- Place one of the 4 slices bacon in each roll. Then carefully break one of the 4 eggs over each roll and let the egg slide into the cavity. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper to taste, and if you like, also add chives for a fresh bite, parsley for colour, or a pinch of italian herbs for some extra flavour.
Cooking
- Place the baking tray with the rolls in the oven and bake them for a total of about 25 minutes. After 10 minutes, take the tray out briefly and sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over the rolls. Then put them back in the oven for the remaining 15 minutes, until the egg is set and the top is nicely golden brown.
To serve
- Serve the bread rolls immediately, preferably warm from the oven. They are delicious as a hearty breakfast, at lunch, or as an original side dish with soup. Add a fresh salad, and you have a complete meal.
Notes
Use pre-baked rolls that are a bit larger and sturdy, so there is enough room for the egg.
Prefer vegetarian? Leave out the bacon or replace it with some sautéed vegetables or vegetarian bacon strips.
Want the yolk a bit soft? Then shorten the oven time by a few minutes and keep a close eye on the oven.
Prefer vegetarian? Leave out the bacon or replace it with some sautéed vegetables or vegetarian bacon strips.
Want the yolk a bit soft? Then shorten the oven time by a few minutes and keep a close eye on the oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated fat: 5gCholesterol: 178mgSugars: 1g
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