I thought I would make it through Easter preparations without using “eggs” as a lead-in to an expressive word, but guys, that’s just not a commitment I can live up to this year 😉 I remember feeling so depleted this time last year fresh to lockdown life, and well, maybe we’re well-adjusted to living life under chronic uncertainty, and we’re feeling a little more hoppy this time around. If this year’s reminded us of anything it’s to seize those feel-goods when they come & celebrate it all – even the teeny tiny bits of joy that seep in. So, if you’re up for trying one of our most Eggs-ellent Recipes for Spring Brunching or at-home celebrations, we’ve rounded up our family faves & total crowd-pleasers here:
1. Sheet Pan Egg Ciabatta Sandwiches
A perfect recipe for a big family or brunching with your bubble! Add a slice of the egg to a fresh Ciabatta bun with your favourite cheese + sandwich sauce – YUM-AZE!
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Sheet Pan Egg Ciabatta Sandwiches
Equipment
- 18 x 13 baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 cup precooked ham, chopped *leave out for vegetarian option*
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 14 Conestoga Farms Free Run Omega-3 Eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 medium tomato, *any, diced*
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 dozen small ciabatta buns
- 1 tsp each coarse salt & ground black pepper
- *optional: sliced cheese (like Swiss) & sauce to top your sandwich (we love Buffalo sauce or hot sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Whisk eggs, milk and green onions in a large bowl.
- Pour olive oil on to baking sheet and coat evenly. Add chopped ham and diced tomato, spacing evenly around the pan.
- Pour the egg mixture on top of the ham & tomatoes, then sprinkle baby spinach and grated mozzarella cheese over top.
- Place pan in the oven and bake 20 minutes until the edges of the egg are golden.
- Remove and let the eggs cool at least 5 minutes before cutting using a pizza cutter into 12 portions. *Optional: Serve with a slice of your favourite cheese & sauce of choice!* Buon appetito!
2. Eggs & Ham Breakfast Pizza
Eggs on pizza, you say? (DadChef was hesitant too!) But it’s one of those things you need to try! Trust – SO good!
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Butter Puff Pastry Breakfast Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 sheet butter puff pastry
- 6 slices precooked/sliced breakfast ham
- 1/2 ball mozzarella cheese grate
- 4-6 large eggs as many/few as you like
- 1 large egg + 1 tablespoon of water whisked for egg wash
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 6 clippings fresh chives snipped for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Removed puff pastry from fridge or thaw if frozen.
- Place puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Very gently roll up the edges of the pastry to create a small edge for the crust. Brush the entire pastry with the whisked egg wash.
- Sprinkle grated cheddar over pastry. Add chopped/pulled apart ham slices. Crack each egg separately in a bowl, then gently pour it onto the pastry in the desired spot. Repeat for as many eggs you'd like to add (up to 6 max). Sprinkle black pepper over toppings.
- Bake the pizza for approx. 20 mins (until the pastry and cheese are golden and the eggs are set. Removed the pizza and sprinkle with chopped chives. Wait approx. 5 mins for it to cool then slice with a pizza cutter & serve!
3. Classic Asparagus Frittata
A simple & classic Italian egg dish! A few more steps than the sheet pan method, but so worth it! Swap out the asparagus for whatever veg you have on-hand!
A classic Italian egg dish – the frittata (roughly translates to “fried”). Pair with a Spring mix salad – DEE-Lish! © House of Kerrs – All Rights Reserved
Simple Asparagus Frittata Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter or cooking oil
- 6 large eggs
- 4 shallots *sliced
- 1 lb fresh asparagus bunch *thinner spears better for this recipe*
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese *use reduced fat version to lighten up*
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tbsp fresh chives *snip with scissors into small pieces*
- 1 pinch onion powder
- 1 cup Italian blend or Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat butter/oil on medium heat in small, oven-proof skillet. Add sliced shallots & sautee until they turn translucent (approx. 2 mins). Add asparagus & cook additional 2-3 mins.
- Beat eggs, ricotta cheese & salt together, then add snipped chives (*stir*)
- Pour egg mixture into skillet & let cook on medium until almost set, but still runny on top (about 5 mins). Meanwhile, preheat oven on Broil.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly over the egg mix and place in the oven to broil until cheese is melted and slightly golden brown (6-8 mins).
- Very carefully remove skillet from the oven with mitts. Let frittata sit about 5 mins to set then slice into wedges (we got six slices out of ours, but make smaller/bigger based on your crowd). Garnish with chopped chives & serve on it's own, or pair with bread and/or a Spring salad for a complete meal. Buon appetito!
4. Easy ABC (Avo, Bacon & Cheese) Egg Sliders
A simple & fun one to make with boiled eggs! Food-torial HERE!
5. Sheet Pan Eggs-in-a-Hole Recipe
A popular family egg recipe, our version simplified by baking them on a sheet pan. No line-ups at the skillet, this is a perfect Sunday brunch or Cottage breakfast idea! Food-torial HERE.
This collection of our family’s favourite egg recipes make eggs-ellent brunch ideas for all your Spring occasions or to use up those Easter leftovers! These are all great ideas for breakfasts at the cottage. Tell us your family’s favourite way to eat your eggs!
Keep well, eat well,
I like the fritatta and pizza recipes. Have to try them.