Baked Lemon and Basil Eggs in Foccacia Bread Recipe

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Baked Lemon and Basil Eggs in Foccacia Bread
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Ingredients:

  • 1 large loaf focaccia bread
  • 2 tbsp meyer lemon olive oil, sub. 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil combined with 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 3 eggs , may use up to 4 if you have a larger loaf of bread
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Cut the top off the foccacia and hollow out the bread inside. Tear the top of the and the inside of focaccia bread into 1-inch pieces. Reserve bread pieces. You will combine with the egg mixture.
  3. Brush the inside of the foccacia with the Meyer lemon olive oil. Place on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. Scoop out the bread pieces & place in the loaf then carefully pour the egg mixture into the toasted foccacia loaf. You might have a bit of egg leftover.
  6. Return to the oven and bake until the eggs have cooked, about 35 to 40 minutes.
  7. Cut the baked foccacia into 6 to 8 pieces and serve immediately.
  8. Serve with fresh berries & melon slices.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 64.01 Kcal (268 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.42g 5%
Cholesterol 86.32mg 29%
Sodium 209.07mg 9%
Potassium 104.79mg 2%
Total Carbs 2.58g 1%
Sugars 2.09g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.07g 0%
Protein 5.72g 11%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 111mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 93.53 Kcal (392 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 5%
Cholesterol 126.13mg 29%
Sodium 305.47mg 9%
Potassium 153.1mg 2%
Total Carbs 3.77g 1%
Sugars 3.05g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
Protein 8.35g 11%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 0.8mg 3%
Calcium 162.2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.6
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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