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Home Breakfast

Cheese and Bacon Bread Boats

By:Nagi
Published:3 Jul '15Updated:5 Mar '21
55 Comments
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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 - smells and tastes like a quiche lorraine, but BETTER because it's so fast to make and it's extra crusty!

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!

Cheese and Bacon Bread Boats - smells and tastes like a quiche lorraine, but BETTER because it's so fast to make and it's extra crusty!

Cheese and Bacon Bread Boats - smells and tastes like a quiche lorraine, but BETTER because it's so fast to make and it's extra crusty!

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

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Cheese and Bacon Bread Boats - smells and tastes like a quiche lorraine, but BETTER because it's so fast to make and it's extra crusty!

Cheese and Bacon Bread Boats

Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 25 mins
Breakfast
5 from 11 votes
Servings2
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This tastes just like a quiche - only better because it's CRUSTIER! (And much faster to make!). This freezes really well (once cooked). Wrap it in foil and you can pop it straight into the oven to reheat from frozen. The filling possibilities are endless! I've provided a few suggestions in the notes.

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:

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!
Did you make this recipe?I love hearing how you went with my recipes! Tag me on Instagram at @RecipeTinEats.

Nutrition assuming you use lean bacon (which I did).

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55 Comments

  1. Noelene says

    January 7, 2023 at 8:12 am

    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

    Reply
  2. Penny Wood says

    September 14, 2022 at 8:18 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
  3. Deborah Huddleston says

    September 17, 2021 at 8:04 am

    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.

    Reply
  4. Tania @My Kitchen Stories says

    July 12, 2015 at 12:51 pm

    Lovely for breakfast perfect for lunch and just down my alley!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      July 12, 2015 at 9:41 pm

      Thanks Tania! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Amanda@ChewTown says

    July 7, 2015 at 12:18 pm

    Now THIS is a recipe I can behind. Love the idea of an omelette baked into bread – you are a genius!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:54 am

      Oh I love your description! You always come up with the best ways to describe food!! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    July 7, 2015 at 9:35 am

    5 stars
    I’ve never been really big on bread for breakfast – much preferring potatoes but after looking at these, I want to change my ways. 🙂

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:58 am

      Make these in potatoes! Can you imagine? Ooh, yum. Quiche lorraine potatoes!!

      Reply
  7. Jessica @ Sweetest Menu says

    July 6, 2015 at 8:08 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      July 6, 2015 at 8:31 am

      Thanks Jessica! You’re the sweetest! 🙂

      Reply
      • Barbra Mighall says

        July 7, 2015 at 9:07 pm

        5 stars
        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?

        Reply
        • Nagi | RecipeTin says

          July 8, 2015 at 9:53 am

          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! 🙂

          Reply
          • Barbra Mighall says

            July 8, 2015 at 10:49 pm

            I am so sorry, Nagi! You did very clearly state to freeze after baking. I apologize for bothering you. Have a great week!

          • Nagi | RecipeTin says

            July 9, 2015 at 6:34 am

            No apologies! 🙂 Happy to help! N x

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