Eggs and Ham in Foccacia Bread

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Terri & Dylan

This is a revised version of a recipe that Giada De Laurentiis created on Food Network.

ingredients

1 large loaf foccacia bread
2 tablespoons Meyer lemon olive oil, or 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil combined with 1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 eggs
8 ounces diced or julienne ham
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 cup milk

1
Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees.
2
Cut the top off the foccacia and hollow out the bread inside.
3
Tear the top of the foccacia bread and save for the egg mixture.
4
Brush the inside of the foccacia with the Meyer lemon olive oil. Place on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the basil, cheese, salt, pepper, and milk. Whisk lightly. Stir in the bread pieces and the ham.
6
Carefully pour the egg mixture into the toasted foccacia bottom. 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.