Denise says:

  • This is essentially a baked frittata inside a baguette or sour dough loaf.  It’s easy to make and perfect for family lunch. The filling variations are endless but for this recipe, I have used regular fridge and cupboard ingredients – to help you use up your leftovers!
  • Preparation Time:  20 minutes
  • Cooking Time:  25 minutes
  • Serves:  3-4 people

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium sized baguette, sourdough loaf or round cob loaf
  • 3 eggs – whisked
  • 150g cherry tomatoes – roughly chopped
  • 4 spring onions – roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil
  • 100g green or black olives
  • 250g ricotta cheese / grated cheddar cheese – optional
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. Carefully cut the sour dough bread in half horizontally, so that the lid is intact, and scoop out most of the dough inside to make room for the filling.
  2. Mix all the remaining ingredients together.
  3. Carefully add the filling to the inside of the dough cavity.
  4. Add the lid and bake for 25 minutes or until the filling has set.
  5. Remove and slice into thick wedges and enjoy hot.
  6. Garnish with sprigs of fresh basil
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