Published 6/13/2016 • Updated 1/26/2024 If you’re a savory breakfast lover, then this one is for you! This Caprese Egg Bake is one of the first recipes our head recipe developer, Linley, did for Fit Foodie Finds. I’ve since made it for my family during our Sunday brunch gatherings and everyone loved it. I’m a huge fan of aged balsamic and that’s definitely a topping you don’t want to skip! Simply layer some hearty bread with tomatoes and mozzarella and then pour the egg mixture on top. Bake and serve with fresh basil and balsamic vinegar.
What You’ll Need To Make Caprese Egg Bake
Bread: for this recipe, we used a heartier bread, but we’ve also made this with sourdough and a fresh loaf of bakery-style bread. Fresh Mozzarella Balls: These little mozzarella balls add a little burst of flavor with each bite! Eggs: This is the base for this recipe. Use any kind of eggs you like! We used large eggs, and they worked perfectly for this recipe. Tomato: Tomatoes are another element to this recipe! We used medium tomatoes for this recipe. Basil: We added fresh basil leaves to the top of the casserole for a vibrant finish. Balsamic Vinegar: This is the finishing touch for the Caprese egg bake! We drizzled it on top of the casserole for an extra tangy twist.
How to Make it Your Own
Bread: We used regular whole wheat sandwich bread for this recipe, but sourdough bread, French, or Italian bread would be great substitutions. Tomatoes: We used medium tomatoes, but cherry tomatoes would also work! Eggs: We used regular eggs, but if you want to lighten things up, egg whites would be a great option! Mozzarella: We used mozzarella balls, but goat cheese would also be delicious. It’s tangier than mozzarella, so if you’re into that, go for it! Pesto: Adding a bit of pesto to the top of the egg bake would be so tasty!
Tips
Be careful not to over-whisk the eggs, or you may be left with a dense egg bake. This is a great spring or summer brunch item. You can’t go wrong with mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh basil.
How to Store Leftover Breakfast Casserole
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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