Yes, I shared my blog recipe leftovers with our plumber. He ate his serving on the spot, then asked me to print the recipe for his wife. Also, did you know that plumbers install new gaslines? It’s one of the many fun facts I’ve learned since becoming a new-ish homeowner. I can’t say for certain that every home service provider will be as smitten with this Italian breakfast bowl as our guy was, but he did give us an extremely reasonable price. Related? I should make sure I’m testing blog recipes when the electrician comes to install our new light fixture next week, just in case.
The Italian Breakfast Bowl Cast of Characters
A gooey, cheesy omelet baked inside a hollowed-out loaf of sourdough bread, this Italian breakfast bowl combines all the best of the breakfast gang: juicy sausage, fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and toasty carbs. This recipe begins with your favorite breakfast scramble—I went for a crowd-pleasing combo of mozzarella, basil, bell peppers, and sweet Italian sausage. Next, hollow out a loaf of good-quality bread, then scoop the scramble inside. Sprinkle more cheese goes on top (because, why would we not?), then the slide whole shebang into the oven until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden. Hello, all-in-one breakfast sensation.
I realize that toast and scrambled eggs are not an original combination, but the way the two are elevated and transformed when baked together surprised and delighted me. The exterior of the breakfast bowl is lightly toasty, the interior cheesy, rich, and satisfying, and the overall result so enjoyable, I made myself a mini-version of this recipe later in the week for lunch. This Italian breakfast bowl is ideal for brunch entertaining, because it combines two dishes into one. Also, if you enjoy the occasional breakfast-for-dinner (I am still trying to convince Ben who, for reasons I cannot fathom, does not welcome eggs after 11 a.m.), this recipe is easy enough and healthy enough to serve for a worthy weeknight meal.
How to Store and Reheat
To Store. This breakfast bowl recipe is best enjoyed the day its made but will last in the refrigerator for 1 or 2 days more. To Reheat. Reheat gently in a toaster or conventional oven until hot.
What to Serve with Italian Breakfast Bowl
Bacon. Serve this bowl with a side of Baked Bacon for a breakfast everyone will love. Smoothie. Any of these healthy breakfast smoothies would be delicious and healthy served with this bowl. Potatoes. Crockpot Breakfast Potatoes are a great side if you’re serving this bowl for a crowd.
