Summer Breakfast - Squash with blossoms and eggs

Music: After breakfast, BJ got called for an impromtu show, so while we didn't technically listen to this while cooking, I dedicate this meal to the awesome show he and friends played and that night's killer rendition of "Whipping Post" by the one and only Allman Brothers. 
Menu: Baked eggs with squash and toasted bread rubbed with garlic

I realize this post is a bit out of date as far as in season goes, but we just loved this quick, simple,  summer breakfast. Since our garden was OVERRUN with yellow squash, we ate it at almost every meal.  And anyone who came over, left our house with a big yellow crookneck squash.  Funny? Yes. Helpful? Absolutely. 

 The original recipe called for zucchini, which would add a lot of color and visual variety, but for the above mentioned reasons, I used yellow squash.  I piled matchstick squash and chopped blossoms in these cute little ramekins we got a Pier 1 (thanks M/L!)

 I wish I could say these are eggs from our backyard too, but maybe next year :) 

After squash came a few shreds of Swiss cheese. 

 And then the cracking of eggs, sprinkle of chives and breadcrumbs, and a splash of milk.  I might crack two eggs if you have a larger ramekin. 

I threw into into the oven with the bread that was toasting for about 10 minutes.

Then we dunked the bread in the yolk and ate it all!  There may have been licking involved, but I guess you'll never know.



Yummy food in belly = Excellent impromtu show with friends.  Enjoy the pics from the last minute get together with BJ and friends at the Monkey Bar!

 Squash Blossoms and Baked Eggs

Recipe adapted from http://www.bitchincamero.com/2010/06/zucchini-blossom-mozzarella-baked-eggs/ via The Kitchn  

Ingredients:

• 2 - 4 large eggs*
• 1 small yellow crookneck squash, cut into matchsticks
• 2 - 4 squash blossoms, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup milk
• Large handful of shredded cheese
• Breadcrumbs (I toasted a small slice along with what I served alongside dish)
• Chives, minced
• Parmesan cheese, grated
• Bread slices, toasted
• 1 small whole garlic clove, peeled

Directions:  

1. Preheat the oven to 375° and grease ramekins. 
2. Fill each ramekin with equal amounts of squash, blossoms, milk, and cheese. 
3. Carefully crack an egg over each one, making sure the yolk remains intact. (It’s not the end of the world if it doesn’t – it will still taste great!).
4. Sprinkle the top of each egg with breadcrumbs, chives and Parmesan cheese.
5. Transfer to the oven (easiest by placing on baking sheet) and bake for 10 - 12 minutes, or until the whites are just set. 
6. Remove and promptly duck toast directly into runny yolk.  Enjoy :)

* Depends on hunger and size of ramekins.

Serves 2 healthy portions