Photo: Lemon and Basil Eggs over Foccacia Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large loaf foccacia bread
- 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon olive oil, or 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil combined with 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup milk
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Cut the top off the foccacia and hollow out the bread inside. Tear the top of the foccacia and the inside bread into 1-inch pieces and save for the egg mixture. Brush the inside of the foccacia with the Meyer lemon olive oil. Place on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the basil, cheese, salt, pepper, and milk. Whisk lightly. Stir in up to 4 cups of the bread pieces.
Carefully pour the egg mixture into the toasted foccacia bottom. Return to the oven and bake until the eggs have cooked, about 35 to 40 minutes.
Cut the baked foccacia into 6 to 8 pieces and serve immediately.
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By kjt04101
Ashland, MA
on November 16, 2012
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Super easy breakfast/brunch recipe. Easily adapts to subtle changes with type of bread or cheese as well.
By rohde.marianne_...
Lees Summit, MO
on November 14, 2012
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very delicious and very easy! I was wondering if this would freeze well and if so, what are the reheating recommendations?
Thanks!
By puddletown2_2416412
Vancouver, WA
on March 31, 2012
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This recipe is wonderful! I cut it in half because there are just two of us, but otherwise I prepared it exactly as written. I found that toasting the bread for 10 minutes was just a little long for my oven, so next time I will try about 7-8 minutes toasting time. I actually had the Meyer lemon oil and I would highly recommend trying it. I didn't taste the lemon as much as smelled it - and it added a very subtle lemon 'experience'. If anyone needs it the oil is available at bistroblends on the internet.
I think the next time I make this (and there will be many more times I might try a little crumbled bacon or small diced ham. But for now - I LOVED it!!! Thanks Giada for a simple tasty new breakfast treat.
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