Italian Breakfast Bake with Ricotta and Tomatoes

A hearty and flavorful Italian-inspired breakfast bake featuring crusty bread, creamy ricotta, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant herbs. Perfect for a weekend brunch!

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

55 minutes

Calories

650

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£3.64

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Breakfast•Brunch•Bread

Cuisine:

Italian

Main Ingredient:

Vegetarian•Eggs

Cooking Style:

Baking

Mood:

Comfort Food•Light & Fresh•Hearty

Ingredients

Servings

1loafCrusty bread (Italian or sourdough)(Cut into 1-inch cubes. Stale bread works well.)

£2.20

15ozRicotta cheese(Whole milk ricotta is recommended for richness.)

£3.00

1pintCherry tomatoes(Halved or quartered if large.)

£2.50

6Eggs(Large eggs)

£1.75

0.5cupGrated Parmesan cheese

£2.00

0.3cupFresh basil(Chopped)

£1.50

1tablespoonFresh oregano(Chopped)

£0.75

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.20

2tablespoonsOlive oil

£0.30

0.5cupMilk(Whole milk or 2% milk)

£0.20

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.05

0.3teaspoonBlack pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)

£0.10

Total Cost

£14.55

£3.64 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2
In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread, ricotta cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, oregano, and minced garlic.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
4
Pour the egg mixture over the bread mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring all the bread is moistened.
5
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
6
Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the bake.
7
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the eggs are set.
8
Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with extra fresh basil, if desired.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (300g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

40g

15% of RDA

Fat

40g

57% of RDA

Protein

35g

70% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

10 g

11% of RDA

Sodium

700 mg

30% of RDA

Saturated Fat

18 g

90% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, sauté the garlic and tomatoes in a skillet with olive oil before adding them to the bread mixture.

Add other vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini for more nutrients and flavor.

Use different types of cheese like mozzarella or provolone for a varied taste.

This bake can be prepared the night before and refrigerated. Add 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.

Serve with a side of sausage or bacon for a more substantial breakfast.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking dish (9x13 inch)

Skillet (optional)

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