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Crispy, creamy egg boats are what would happen if a frittata or an omelet and a bread bowl had a love child. A crispy, crunchy crust cradling a creamy, savory, soft egg, ham, and vegetable center. How amazing does that sound?
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There is something that feels so decadent on a Sunday morning cozied up on the couch with the Sunday paper, steaming cup of coffee, my dogs, and a warm, delicious breakfast.
MAKE IT BRUNCH
I like to serve as part of a decadent brunch with Candied Bourbon Bacon, Decadent Southern-Style Cheese Grits, Banana Streusel Muffins, and a pitcher of Barbecued Bloody Marys.
But do you ever feel like when it comes to breakfast or brunch, especially on holiday mornings, that you’re in a breakfast rut? Breakfast casseroles, eggs with hashbrowns or grits, pancakes, even waffles became mundane and boring. This recipe will break you out of that rut and is a welcome and delicious change of pace.
This crispy, creamy egg boat recipe is easy, infinitely adaptable, and can be made in advance. Can it also be frozen for a quick weekday grab and go breakfast? Well, yes it can.
WHAT SWAPS CAN BE MADE IN THIS CRISPY AND CREAMY EGG BOAT
- Swap in cooked sausage or crumbled bacon for the ham.
- Try adding chopped spinach, broccoli, bell peppers, asparagus, or zucchini.
- Go spicy by tossing in jalapenos, green chiles, and pepper jack cheese.
- Goat cheese, feta cheese, ricotta cheese, or cream cheese would add to the creaminess of the eggs.
- Use 12-18 large egg whites to replace the 10 large whole eggs.
- Experiment with the flavors of herbs. Try tarragon, chervil, chives, sage, or parsley.
- Whip in sour cream or buttermilk in place of the heavy cream for a tangy bite.
CRISPY, CREAMY EGG BOATS
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 10 Servings 1x
Description
These Crispy, Creamy Egg Boats have a creamy egg, ham, and vegetable filling in a crispy bread boat. It’s a wonderful change from the typical breakfast casserole or sandwich.
Ingredients
- 2 one-pound baguettes, try to get a size about 14”x5”
- 10 slices provolone cheese
- 8 ounces ham, chopped into a fine dice
- ½ cup sliced green onion, both the white and green parts (about 4-5)
- 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
- 10 large eggs, beaten
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cups shredded fontina cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat mat.
- Using a serrated bread knife, cut a v-shaped wedge lengthwise into the top of each loaf, cutting within 1-inch from each long side. Tear away the inside of the baguette, leaving a 1-inch shell all around. Place the shells on the prepared baking sheet.
- Line each baguette with 5 slices of the provolone, trying to cover as much of the cavity as possible with the cheese. Set aside.
- In a skillet, over medium heat, cook the ham until hot and the edges are slightly brown. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sliced green onions, tomatoes, eggs, cream, salt, and pepper until the yolks of the eggs are fully incorporated into the cream. Stir in the sausage and cheese.
- Carefully ladle the egg mixture into the bread shells.
- Bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes until the eggs are set and the crust is lightly browned.
- Let stand for 6-7 minutes to set further. Using a serrated bread knife, cut each baguette into slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Keywords: crispy cream bread boats, egg casseroles, breakfast, breakfast for a crowd, egg recipes
HOW TO MAKE AHEAD
- Cook the sausage, drain and store in a covered container until ready to make the egg mixture.
- Whisk the egg and cream mixture together. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Add the sausage right before ladling into the cheese-lined baguette shells.
- Once baked, these babies can be cooled and wrapped in foil, then stored in a plastic bag for up to 2 days OR wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then foil and toss into the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, place the baguettes on a parchment or Silpat lined baking sheet, uncovered, in a 325-degree oven for about 20 minutes or until hot. If baking frozen boats, bake for 30-35 minutes until hot.
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