Baked Cheesy Bacon Egg Italian Bread Recipes

BAKED BACON EGG AND CHEESE BREAD BOAT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a standard cookie sheet with parchment paper.
• Hollow out the center of the Italian loaf leaving at least 1-inch on each side and the bottom. Freeze the bread removed from the center and use for another dish. Place the hollowed out loaf onto the parchment. Set aside.
• In a skillet over medium-high heat melt 1 Tbsp butter. Add the diced peppers and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Add the sliced green onion. Season with salt and black pepper to your taste. Cook for 1 minute then remove from the pan to cool slightly.
• Whisk together the eggs, cream, grated Parmesan cheese, salt and black pepper until light and fluffy. Adjust the amount of salt and black pepper to your taste.
• Mix in 1 cup shredded colby-jack cheese, cooked peppers and onion and crumbled bacon by hand.
• Pour into the hollowed out bread loaf. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until set. Rest on the pan for 5 minutes then slice and serve.

CHEESY ITALIAN BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, garlic salt, and cheese. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each half into a 14-in. loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet that has been sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Brush loaves with water. Make three diagonal slashes about 1/2 in. deep with a very sharp knife in each loaf. , Fill a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with 1 in. of hot water and place on the bottom oven rack. Bake bread at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

HEARTY EGG AND BREAD BAKE

Steps:

• Grease a 9 x 13 (3 L) baking dish.
• In large non-stick skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until browned, about 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain. Add onion and red pepper to the drippings in same skillet and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until softened. Remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat eggs well with seasonings. Stir in milk.
• Spread 1/2 of the bread cubes in baking dish. Layer with 1/2 each onion mixture, pancetta and shredded cheese. Top evenly with spoonfuls of ricotta cheese. Top with remaining bread cubes, onion mixture and pancetta. Pour egg mixture evenly over top; press bread cubes down lightly. Sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• When ready to serve, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until center is set and top is golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into square to serve.

BACON & EGG CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Grease a 9x13 glass baking dish and set aside.
• Fry the bacon, drain on paper toweling, cut into 1 inch pieces.
• Cube the bread into 3/4 inch pieces and set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat the eggs.
• Add the milk, mustard powder, salt, and blend well.
• Stir in the bacon, cheese, and bread cubes.
• Stir well to combine.
• Pour the mixture into the baking dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for one hour.

BACON, EGG, AND CHEESE-STUFFED LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Make a V-shaped cut in the baguette, leaving ends intact. Lift out V-shaped wedge. Hollow out baguette gently to make a long, skinny bread bowl, being careful not to cut through the bottom or sides. Place baguette on the prepared baking sheet.
• Whisk eggs in a bowl. Add milk; whisk until well blended. Stir in fontina cheese, spinach, bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour mixture slowly into the prepared baguette, spreading evenly with a spoon.
• Bake in the preheated oven until egg mixture is completely set and cheese is lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes; cut into 1 1/2-inch slices.

MAMA D'S ITALIAN BREAD

Steps:

• Add the sugar and yeast to the warm water and let proof.
• Stir in 4 cups of flour and beat until smooth. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
• Beat in the salt and then add enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough. Knead until as soft and smooth as a bambino's behind. Turn in a greased bowl, cover, and let double in size. (I put it in the oven with the light on - perfect rising temperature.)
• Once doubled, punch down and divide into three. Place back in the bowl, cover, and let rise.
• Once doubled again, punch down and form into three fat "footballs." Grease heavy cookie sheets and sprinkle with corn meal. Place the bread on the sheets, cover with a towel, and let rise.
• Once risen, mist with water and place in a preheated 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) oven. Mist loaves with water and turn occasionally while they bake. Bread is done when golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

QUICK & EASY ITALIAN CHEESE BREAD

Steps:

• Spread softened butter over the cut sides of the bread. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Combine the cheese, oregano and garlic salt; sprinkle over the bread.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Slice and serve.