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These Baked Cheddar Pesto Egg Boats are the best any time of day meal. Airy, crusty ciabatta bread stuffed with a cheesy egg mixture,ย basil pesto, and a sprinkling of everything bagel spice. The boats are then oven-baked on a baking sheet until the eggs are perfectly cooked, the ciabatta is toasted, and the cheese is melted. When the baked egg boats come out of the oven, top them with crispy bacon and fresh basil. An easy recipe that can be enjoyed by everyone at the table. Itโs perfection on so many levels and comes together in under an hour, great for brunch!
How cute are these egg boats? When I set out to make these, I really wasnโt sure how they would turn out. But I ended up loving the recipe! Sometimes I go into a recipe being very unsure about it. But itโs the best when Iโm presently surprised by the outcomeโฆjust love when that happens! And, these boats couldnโt be easier to make or more delicious.
Iโm excited to share these with you guys!! Especially because itโs no secret that when it comes to breakfast recipes, more times than not, Iโm going to share something on the sweeter side. Itโs not that I donโt love a savory breakfast recipe, because I do. Itโs more that I enjoy sweet breakfast recipes in the morning and savory eggs for lunch or dinnerโฆbut thatโs just me! Anyway, the point is, I rarely share savory breakfast recipes, so Iโm overly excited to share these eggs.
(boats before adding the eggs)
The inspiration
Honestly, I just felt like completely switching things up today!ย There are some days when Iโm really craving a recipe that feels different and nothing like what Iโve created before.
Usually, Iโll reserve Tuesdayโs post for something sweet. But a savory breakfast recipe felt just right for todayโฆas the snow gently falls outside. So thatโs the story!
The quick and simple details
First, pick up a loaf of ciabatta bread, which is Italian table bread thatโs full of airy pockets with a crusty crust. Itโs one of my favorite loaves of bread! Youโll want to remove the top 1/3 of the bread. Then pull out some of the bread inside to create room for the eggs like a bowl.
I like to use ciabatta bread, but you can really use whatever bread you love. Just make sure itโs something sturdy.
At this point, you should now have a boat for your eggs to snuggle up in. Rub the bread with olive oil, then sprinkle with everything bagel spice. The everything spice adds a lot of delicious flavor to the eggs. Now toast the bread for just a bit.
While the bread is in the oven, whisk together the eggs with a good amount of cheese and a handful of spinach.
Once the bread has toasted, add basil pesto, then pour the eggs into the ciabatta boats. Top with more cheese and bake away!ย Simple as that. As the eggs bake up, youโll smell the wonderful smells of basil and even a touch of everything spice.
Finish the boats up!
Once the boats come out of the oven, top them with crispy bacon and fresh basil. I usually add a little more pesto as well. Then, slice and enjoy.
Simple and easy right? And so so good!
Looking for other egg-based savory recipes? Try these:
Breakfast Grilled Cheese with Soft Scrambled Eggs and Pesto
Herby Everything Cheddar Swirl Buns
Breakfast Quesadilla with Soft Scrambled Eggs and Avocado Salsa
Lastly, if you make these Baked Cheddar Pesto Egg Boats be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, donโt forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Baked Everything Cheddar Egg Boats with Pesto
Ingredients
- 1 loaf ciabatta bread
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons everything bagel spice , (optional)
- 5-6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded Havarti or gouda cheese
- kosher salt and black pepper
- red pepper flakes
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- crispy bacon, for serving, (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350ยฐ F.2. Remove the top 1/3 of the bread and then pull out some of the insides to create space for the eggs, being careful not to remove all of the bread, you want a thick layer of bread for your boat. Rub the inside of the bread with olive oil and everything bagel spice or salt and pepper. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the bread is toasted. 3. Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs, milk, and a pinch each of salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir in the chives, spinach, and havarti.4. Sprinkle the bottom of the bread with 1/2 cup cheddar, then drizzle over the pesto. Slowly pour in the eggs, allow the mix to sink into the boat. Top with the remaining cheddar. Bake 30-35 minutes, until just set in the center. 5. Top with bacon, basil, and extra pesto. Slice and eat!
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No one in my family liked this. Ciabatta bread was either soggy or too hard to eat. Prepared exactly like recipe. Smelled good when in oven. Deleting this one from my list.
Hi Jean,
Thanks for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback, very sorry to hear it was not enjoyed!
Holy cow!!! Iโm always looking for fun new egg recipes to make for my kids and me on weekends. This one got rave reviews! Definitely a keeper. I had trouble finding a full sized ciabatta loaf so Iโm also going to try it as individual servings with ciabatta rolls. Thanks for an awesome recipe!
Hey Kelly,
Wonderful! Love to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, thanks a lot for making it! Have a great Saturday! Xx
could these be made ahead and frozen?
Hi Faye,
Sure, I don’t see why not! Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope it’s delish! xT
Oh wow โบ๏ธDelish !!! We made them on single serving ciabatta rolls! Hubby loved them
Thank you
AJW
Hi Amy,
Perfect! I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your review, I love to hear that it was a hit! xxT
Just made this for Girl’s Weekend and it was AMAZING! So easy, flavorful, and a crowd favorite.
Hi Britney,
Awesome!! Love hearing that this recipe was a winner, thanks a lot for giving it a go! Have the best weekend:) xTieghan
Hi!
Do you think I could pour the mixture into mini ciabatta rolls and get the same results? Thank you!
Hey Jaime,
Sure, I don’t see why not! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
We LOVED this! Really simple and huge pay off in flavor. Highly recommend!
Hey Krystin,
Fantastic! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xTieghan
This recipe is amazing! I made two of them this week, the only ciabatta I found were quite small, and I’ve been having them for dinner with salad all week. Going into my regular rotation and will be taking them to parties for sure! Didnt change a thing.
Hey there,
Happy Friday! I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for giving it a try! xTieghan
These really look tasty and totally fun and easy.
Like the new design, other than the lacy font and tiny size. Pale, small Times new Roman is hard to read, especially for less than perfect vision.
Hey Joyce,
Fantastic! Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xTieghan
How would these be reheated?
Hey Sue,
I really think these are best served after the first bake. Reheating these would probably dry them out a bit. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
will be making this soon can i use mushrooms vegan cheese almond milk as am a vegetarian and dairy free i love pesto soooooooooooo much i never had cheddar pesto egg boats before perfect for my after office meals will dm you if i make this and let you know how it goes Thanks Ramya
Thanks so much! I hope you love the recipe! xTieghan