Baked Egg in a Tomato
I wanted to use up some of our tomatoes in a more creative way. I told Hubby I was trying a new recipe for lunch on Sunday. He’s pretty used to that happening these days, but he said this is not at all what he was expecting. I think he was expecting something sweet.
The baked egg in a tomato came out really good. The yolks were just slightly runny which is exactly how I like it. The combination of a fresh tomato, some cheese, and a baked egg made for a perfect weekend lunch.
I’m submitting this recipe for August’s What’s Baking? The theme was “Celebrate Summer” this month and I decided to mix things up by baking something savory instead of a sweet treat. Be sure to go check out The Mess Pot for a recap of what everyone else made
Baked Egg in a Tomato
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients:
2 large tomatoes
2 large eggs
1/4 cup shredded Mozzarella
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Salt and Pepper, to taste
basil, to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425.
Slice off the tops of each tomato. Using a sharp paring knife and a spoon, gently cut around the inside perimeter of the tomato and scoop out the seeds. Place tomatoes upside down on a tea towel or paper towel for a few minutes to let some more of the water drain out of the tomatoes. If you skip this step, the tomatoes may come out a little watery after baking them.
Place the tomatoes in an oven proof baking dish.
Depending on the size of your tomatoes, place 1-2 Tablespoons of the shredded Mozzarella in the bottom of each, making a little well with your fingers so the eggs will lay flat.
Break the egg into a small bowl. Carefully pour the egg into a tomato being careful to keep all the whites inside the tomato. Repeat with other egg and tomato.
Bake the eggs for 10 minutes. They will just begin to set by this time.
After 10 minutes, sprinkle the tops of the eggs with Parmesan cheese. Bake for another 7-13 minutes, until the eggs are set to your desired consistency.
Remove the eggs from the oven and let sit for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh basil.
Recipe seen on Taste and See, originally from Epicurious.com
I am Jen the Beantown Baker. Engineer by day and baking maven by night. Hubby serves as my #1 fan and official taste tester. We got hitched back in 2006. Barefoot. In the sand. With the waves crashing behind us. It was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. 
Mmmm that sounds awesome! Such a unique dish!! I’m glad it turned out well, and extra props for not giving in to the bribery aspect, I’m sure you would have won otherwise =)
Looks soooo good!! I want to try to make this sometime 🙂
What a great idea!! I need to go eat breakfast now… wish I had this!!
oh yummmmmm. i’ve been craving cinnamon roll all week!
I want to make this this weekend! Thanks for posting!
Oh my gosh, this looks so amazing! Great idea. I think I just drooled on my keyboard a bit. 🙂
Genius!
Would you classify this as a dessert, or breakfast (or both)? 🙂
I’d def call this a breakfast item, but it would be perfect for dessert too!
Ok that is awesome! I gotta try that. Breakfast indulgence here we come!
My husband just suggested monkey bread to me last wknd. I like this version soooo much better, and he will too. Thanks for the great idea!
I usually make something like this on Christmas morning, but I just use regular monkey rolls. I am definitely trying it with cinnamon rolls next time. Thanks!
Awesome idea! I loved the link to the cinnamon roll cupcakes as well. I’m defiantly trying this out with my all time favorite cinnamon roll recipe. Thanks for sharing 😀
That is a genius idea combining your two favorites! I’m super impressed!
My goodness gracious those look good! I haven’t made monkey bread in ages, but have a recipe ready to go once I do. I love your twist!!
Happy Sunday! :O)
be still my heart. you’ve just combined two of the finest creations in all of food land. i bow at your feet. 🙂
WOAH this is sooo smart!!! yum. yum. YUM!
aww that is SO ADORABLE. monkey bread to the max!!!
thnx for sharing!~
Wonderful!
I had originally made your overnight cinnabuns a few months ago and loved them!
I think I have to give this one a go 😀
P.S I’m now following you :D:D
What a great idea-I am drooling all over the keyboard after reading this post! I am definitely going to try this the next time I make cinnamon rolls 🙂
Oh, man that’s a brillant idea! I like my monkey bread gooey so I agree with your suggestion of turning it out asap.
~ingrid