this is one of the best things i have ever created. okay…so you have some people over, serve them hors d’oeuvres or even dinner. chances are come morning time you have a few of the following things laying around … bread on the verge of going stale, fancy cheese, and a bunch of veggies.
when i find myself in this position…i look around at the food and realize…time to make an egg bake! egg bake is like a savory bread pudding done kitchen sink style. to make an egg bake for 2, follow the directions below. for a crowd, just make more. also, vary the ingredients based on what is lying around. it’s pretty hard to mess up. great for an after party breakfast or for a day-after dinner with a simply salad.
—about 1/4 baguette or similar bread, cut in to cubes
—veggies (broccoli, bell peppers, etc etc)
—about 3 oz cheese (any kind is fine, okay to mix)
—6 eggs
—about 1/2 cup milk
—anything else you have around that sounds good, chopped up (olives, prosciutto, fresh herbs)
preheat oven to 375. spray a small baking pan or loaf pan with cooking spray. lightly saute the veggies over medium heat. in a bowl, beat eggs and milk together with a whisk, adding salt and pepper to taste. mix veggies, bread, and 2/3 of the cheese together (along with any chopped up add ins). distribute in baking pan, pressing down a little bit. pour egg mixture over everything. sprinkle remaining cheese on top. bake for about 15-20 min (until set). slice and serve! -k
