Lemon and Basil Eggs over Foccacia
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
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Instructions
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- 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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