Baked Egg Boats Recipe With Pancetta Leeks Chevre

BAKED EGG BOATS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350
• Cut a V shape into each baguette and hollow out - leaving about 1/2 inch border of bread (see above photo).
• In medium bowl, scramble eggs.
• Add cream, ham, cheese, salt and pepper.
• Spoon into boats - making sure each egg boat gets equal parts ham and cheese.
• Bake for about 25 minutes until egg mixture is puffy and bread is nicely browned.
• Cool for 5 minutes - slice and eat!

BAKED EGG BOATS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut a deep "V" through the tops of each baguette until about a ½ inch to the bottom and remove top. Un-stuff demi baguettes as much as possible, while keeping the shell of the baguettes intact. It's very important not to puncture through the crust while slicing the tops off and while un-stuffing. Set hollowed baguettes aside and discard the tops and removed stuffing.
• Sprinkle about tablespoon of shredded cheese into the bottom of each hollowed baguette.
• Whisk together eggs and cream, then stir in the remaining ingredients. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
• Place baguettes onto a baking sheet and fill each with half the egg mixture. (the egg and cream will pour out faster than the filling "bits" so it's best to switch off pouring into each baguette to ensure each one get equal parts of everything in the egg mixture)
• Transfer baking sheet to oven and bake for 35 to 30 minutes or until golden brown, puffed and eggs have set.
• Remove baked egg boats from oven and cool for about 5 minutes. Cut each baguette into pieces and serve.

BREAKFAST-FOR-DINNER EGG BOATS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Brown the breakfast sausage in a medium skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 6 minutes.
• Whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard and a pinch of salt in a large mixing bowl.
• Cut a long oval down the center of each bread, about 2 inches wide and 4 inches long. Hollow out most of the insides, like a canoe, leaving about 1/2-inch border all the way around. Place on a baking sheet, then gently pour half the egg mixture into each "boat." Sprinkle with the browned breakfast sausage and a few pinches of chopped kale, then top with remaining egg mixture.
• Top each boat with the shredded Cheddar, and bake until the cheese is browned and bubbly and eggs are just set, between 25 to 35 minutes. Let cool about 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve!

BAKED EGG BOATS RECIPE WITH PANCETTA, LEEKS & CHEVRE

Steps:

• Hollow out the loaf of bread. Make sure not to carve out too much to prevent leaking. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Fry the pancetta in a small saucepan on medium heat until crispy. Drain off the remaining grease except for a teaspoon or so. Sauté the leeks in the same pan on medium heat until soft.
• Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl. Add the pancetta, leeks, and cracked pepper.
• Place half of the goat cheese in the bottom of the bread bowl. Pour the egg mixture over the goat cheese. Place the remaining goat cheese in the egg mixture. You can also use goat cheese to plug any leaky spots.
• Bake at 350F for 30-40 minutes, until egg is set. Garnish with chives or green onions (optional). Slice and serve warm.

ASPARAGUS WITH LEEKS AND PANCETTA WITH EGGS EN COCOTTE

Steps:

• Holding an asparagus spear in both hands, bend the spear until it breaks naturally at the point where the spear becomes tough. Discard the tough end and repeat with the remaining asparagus. Cut the asparagus into 1-inch lengths.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• While the water heats, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook the pancetta until the pancetta is almost crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the leek and saute until softened but not colored.
• Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and add to the skillet. Season mixture with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately.
• Serve as a first course or as an entree with Eggs en Cocotte.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Rub the inside of 6 ramekins with the butter and then season with the thyme, distributing both equally amongst the ramekins. Add 2 eggs to each, season with salt and pepper. Place the ramekins in a baking dish, and pour water into the baking dish until it is halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Carefully place the baking dish in the pre-heated oven. Bake eggs for 15 minutes, or until set and golden on top. Eat and enjoy!
• Yield: 6 servings

SILKY SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH PANCETTA, PEPPER AND PECORINO

Steps:

• Using a nonstick or well-seasoned cast-iron pan, heat the pancetta over medium. Let cook, shaking the pan, until the fat renders out and the pancetta browns all over, 3 to 10 minutes, depending on how large the cubes are.
• If the pan looks oily, pour (or spoon) off any excess grease. Add butter to the pan and let melt. Reduce heat to low.
• Beat the eggs and salt in a medium bowl until well mixed but not frothy. Pour into the skillet with the pancetta and, using a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon, scramble the eggs until they are just set, 2 to 4 minutes. Take care that the eggs don't brown, lowering the heat further if necessary.
• Divide the eggs onto two plates and shower pepper generously over the top. Sprinkle with cheese and serve at once.

PANCETTA, LEEK, AND GOAT CHEESE TARTLETS

Steps:

• For crust:
• Blend flour and salt in processor 5 seconds. Add butter and cream cheese. Using on/off turns, blend until moist clumps form. Gather dough; shape into 6-inch-long log. Wrap and chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
• Cut log into 24 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Press 1 round into each cup of 2 nonstick 12-cup mini muffin pans; freeze 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare filling:
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté 10 minutes; cool. Heat oil in small skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta; sauté until crisp, about 6 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels. Whisk half and half and next 3 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Mix in goat cheese, then leeks and pancetta.
• Spoon filling into shells. Bake until filling is set and crust edges are golden, about 30 minutes. Cool in pans 5 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and chill in pans. Rewarm uncovered in 350°F oven 12 minutes.)
• Using small knife, cut around tartlets to loosen. Turn out tartlets and arrange on platter; top each with parsley leaf.
• *Pancetta (bacon cured in salt) is available at Italian markets and specialty foods stores