This is baking in the oven right now as I type. It smells and tastes like a quiche. But…dare I say it.. it’s so much better. Because a) it’s much faster to make b) all you need is a baguette, eggs and milk. Everything else is optional d) So. Much. CRUSTIER!!!
Cheese and Bacon Bread Boats
When my mother saw a photo of this, she laughed out loud and said “you really come up with some odd ideas, don’t you?”. I paused a moment and wondered, would this be too weird to share?
Then I decided, heck, no way! I love this. It is so yummy. It really does taste like a quiche, but with a significantly higher crunch factor. It is SO GOOD that I have to share it!
I actually saw this on a blog called Deliciously Declassified many months ago. It’s been on my list of things to make for ages and when I finally did, I made it again and again and again….
It got to the point where I had built up a stash of about 8 of them in my freezer (oh yes, added bonus – they freeze really well!) and I had to start distributing them to my friends!
I’ve made a few variations so I’ve included suggestions for other fillings in the notes. Smoked salmon is especially good. And an “Italian” one that I made with chopped up bits of salami, olives and sun dried tomatoes.
I even made it one with just cheese and egg and it was still delish! But I have to say, the bacon version is my favourite. It tastes just like a Quiche Lorraine. The inside is soft and custardy, cheesey and bacon-y. And the crust is sensational! I brush it with butter so it comes out extra crusty with a yummy buttery flavour.
You’ll be surprised how little filling you need. I got greedy at first and tried to stuff lots of bacon in but then I had egg overflowing everywhere. So learn from my mistakes – don’t get greedy. A little goes a long way. 🙂
This is a great recipe for scaling up and down. I also made it with a longer baguette and shared it with friends. It is fantastic for feeding crowds because you can make them ahead and freeze them!
Happy weekend! Egg boats for a lazy Sunday brunch? In your PJ’s, flopping around the house with your fluffy pink slippers, wild hair pulled back in a messy pony tail? (Oh wait, that’s me!)
– Nagi
Things stuffed and baked into bread is a always good thing!
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Cheese and Bacon Bread Boats
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
- Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
- Heat a non stick pan over high heat. Cook the bacon until lightly browned, then drain on a paper towel and set aside.
- Whisk together the eggs, cream and salt and pepper in a jug.
- Cut a "V" shape out of each baguette. Pull some bread out, leaving about 1/2" / 1.25cm thick base.
- Brush crust of the bread with melted butter. (Optional - this makes the bread extra golden and buttery)
- Place the bread on a baking tray.
- 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.
- Divide the bacon and shallots between each baguette. Then sprinkle over half the cheese (reserve the other half to put on top).
- Carefully pour the remaining egg mixture into each baguette. Pour slowly, giving the egg time to sink into the filling. Top with remaining cheese.
- 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.
- Serve whole or sliced.
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition assuming you use lean bacon (which I did).
Good morning Nagi. I cooked this with my granddaughter this morning replacing egg with Philly cheese( her request)
As she finished the end of the first baguette i asked “Out of 10”
her reply was “14”👩🍳👍🥰
Well done again and Thankyou
Noelene and Frankie
Just had to try these as am a savoury freak. Fantastic warm and, surprise ,surprise (not that I didn’t believe you Nagi) they really are excellent cold. Work very well frozen and taken for packed lunch. Grab it out of freezer and go… makes a change from sandwiches. Cracking idea!
My friends and I have been cooking from your recipe Tin recipes.
I have made the best meals ever.
This weekend trying the egg boats woth bacon and cheese.
So far I have made about 34 recipes. All no fail thank you.
Lovely for breakfast perfect for lunch and just down my alley!
Thanks Tania! 🙂
Now THIS is a recipe I can behind. Love the idea of an omelette baked into bread – you are a genius!
Oh I love your description! You always come up with the best ways to describe food!! 🙂
I’ve never been really big on bread for breakfast – much preferring potatoes but after looking at these, I want to change my ways. 🙂
Make these in potatoes! Can you imagine? Ooh, yum. Quiche lorraine potatoes!!
Oh MY! Nagi, I just love all your bread creations – they are to die-for! This one is no exception, I have GOT to try it!
Thanks Jessica! You’re the sweetest! 🙂
Hi Nagi! I love your recipes, your energy, and your humor!! I look forward to your emails.
Do you freeze the “boats” before you bake or after?
Hi Barbara! I’m glad you enjoy reading – and thank you for taking the time to leave me a message! I freeze the boats after I bake them. Did I not make that clear? I must double check! 🙂
I am so sorry, Nagi! You did very clearly state to freeze after baking. I apologize for bothering you. Have a great week!
No apologies! 🙂 Happy to help! N x
No, it’s not on my blog! I think the ‘omelette baguettes’ I’m remembering were called ‘bocadillos de tortilla’ – they were just baguettes stuffed with slices of Spanish omelette (you know, the ones stuffed with potatoes). Delicious!
You should blog it! Sounds awesome and people are always after new ideas for breakfast! (Other than bacon, cheese, eggs and bread like SOME blogs always seem to blog about!! 😉 )
Another winner – Nagi – can’t wait to try this!
Thanks Rachel! Popping over to check out what you were cooking up over the weekend!! 🙂
I just love these, Nagi! I laughed my head off when I read what your mum said, though. She doesn’t mince her words, does she?
Slightly weird they may be, but I bet these are absolutely delicious. They remind me of the omelette baguettes I used to love when I spent a few months in Spain once!
*Ears perk up* Omelette baguettes? Do you have it on your blog??
Lol leave it to Mother in Law’s…. I love this recipe! Bread, eggs, cheese, and bacon…. yes, yes, yes, and a big YES! 🙂 I can just think of all the great flavor combinations to come up with 🙂
Pretty hard to go wrong, right? 🙂
Nagi-san, this recipe is brilliant! I can’t wait to make this for my boys. Of course I will need to make at least 3 each… LOL I think pushing the limits for a recipe is what we have to do as this is how happy accidents occur. Wishing you a very safe and happy holiday weekend! Pinning, sharing and smoke signal sent. Take care, BAM
All your comments on both my blog and yours about serving portions for your boys always CRACKS ME UP!!! You know, you could make this in a giant full size baguette. Would one of those be enough for your boys? 😉
I’m sure these are fantastic warm but what are they like cold? I’m thinking picnic/school lunch.
Hi Ann! I liked them cold, I munched on them straight after I took the photos and I wasn’t complaining! Well, just to clarify – room temperature is great. Cold would be like eating cold quiche. 🙂 So room temperature was really lovely!
Now I’ll be dreaming of those… They look amazing! Also easy enough that even my lazy morning self can get motivated to go to the kitchen and get working!
YES these are the perfect lazy morning breakfast! Happy 4th of July! Hope you’re at a huge party right now! 🙂
These baguette boats look divine, Nagi! Love the idea! 😀
Thanks Jess! All credit to Tara 🙂 I got the idea from her!
What a great thing this would be to serve at a party. 🙂 The Quiche Lorraine one sounds especially good.
Thanks so much Krista! And YES totally, I would most definitely serve this up at parties! 🙂
I don’t think this is weird to share! I think it is awesome!!! it sounds so good and it’s freeze friendly! It can’t get better than that! 🙂
Thanks so much!! I’m glad you approve! 🙂
Hi Nagi! Thanks for the shout out! LOVE these and I’m sure they’re delicious with bacon, too 🙂 Just had my little girl last week so I’m going to be out of blogging commission for a little while but I’ll enjoy taking in yours and others’ while I’m up late at night 🙂
Congratulations Tara! I’m so happy for you!! Thank you for the wonderful idea. 🙂 I remember seeing these way back last year and I only just got around to making them!! 🙂
You are clearly Out Of Control with your Creativity !! I bet you dream of this stuff !! I sometimes I dream of a recipe and get up to make it. Is that crazy ? haha
That’s not crazy! I get ideas for weird new recipes at the oddest times. Actually, usually while Im driving. I don’t know why, but I’m also thinking about food when I’m driving!! 🙂
if I win lotto, i’m flying you out to texas so you can make this for us. Ok? haha. YUM! happy July 4th!
Oh! I’ll just pop by next time I’m there! Are you around in October? Mid October, I’ll be in Dallas! 🙂