Why is it that food seems more special when it’s served in its own edible vessel? Spaghetti tacos, cupcake ice cream cones, heirloom tomato salad in frico cups, and any fruity drink served in a pineapple. Okay, maybe it’s the umbrella that gives that piña colada an extra panache.
Which got me thinking about breakfast. But really, what else is new? Baked Eggs in Stuffed Sweet Peppers. That’s my new jam.
While I love my breakfast stratas and French toasts — baked with bananas and chocolate chips, stuffed with Mascarpone cheese or baked in little cups with sausage — this go around calls for something a little more special.
Cue the special, edible vessel.
Sweet yellow, orange or red bell peppers are the cradle for a mix of sweet potato hash with thyme and a splash of brandy topped with cheese and nestled in a bed of marinara.
And lest us not forget the sunny side up egg. For as we all know the mantra of 2012: “Put an egg on it,” still bears true in 2013.
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Baked Eggs in Stuffed Peppers with Butternut Squash Hash
Ingredients
- 3 sweet bell peppers red, orange or yellow
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic diced
- ½ cup onion chopped
- 1 pound butternut squash peeled, seeded and cut into a large dice, about 2 cups
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- Kosher salt
- ¼ cup brandy
- ½ cup Ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup crumbled Feta cheese
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups prepared marinara sauce
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F°.
- Cut peppers in half and remove ribs and seeds. Place cut side up in shallow microwave safe bowl or dish. Add ⅓ cup water to bowl. Sprinkle peppers with kosher salt and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Heat large skillet over medium high heat and melt butter and olive oil. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds. Add onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add butternut squash, thyme leaves and kosher salt and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add brandy. Return to heat and cook for 4-5 more minutes until brandy has cooked down and squash has softened and is easily pierced with a fork. Keep warm and add Ricotta and Feta cheese. Taste and season with more salt if desired.
- Pour marinara sauce in bottom of 9 x 12 inch baking dish. Place peppers cut side up and spoon ½ to ¾ cup of butternut squash mixture into each pepper, creating a hollow for egg. Bake peppers and squash mixture for 10 minutes or until warmed through. Remove from oven.
- Carefully break egg into small ramekin or measuring cup and slowly pour into each pepper taking care not to overflow egg. Repeat until each pepper is filled.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper and bake peppers for 10-12 minutes or until whites of eggs are set. Serve each pepper with marinara sauce and extra feta cheese if desired.
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Please, please, do not recommend using plastic wrap to cover food when cooking in microwave. The plastic out-gasses chemicals that are harmful.
Do you have to use brandy or could it just go without
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I wanted to know how long this took? My daughter is in love with red peppers and I want to make them for her but we are always short on time getting her off to school, swim lessons or ballet.
This recipe looks amazing. I have been on the hunt for some healthy meals that I can make at the beginning of the week and enjoy all week without cooking. Does this meal freeze at all or at least stay fresh in the fridge for the week? Thanks!
Made this last night. Delicious! Added shredded old yellow cheddar to the squash mixture and a small, very small pinch of cayenne for a little bling. Cheers.
Came across this recipe, and just had to make it. Just made this for my husband. Made it as an individual dish in an oval ramekin, so just one pepper and two eggs, and adjusted the other ingredients accordingly. Few changes, because that’s what I had on hand: used fresh thyme from the garden (upped the quantity), didn’t have ricotta so used a little sour cream, used white wine instead of brandy (fresh out…), and was too lazy to prepare marinara, so I diluted some chunky salsa and used that instead.
My husband’s reaction? “How come you never made this before? This is the best egg dish I’ve ever had!”
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Sounds like a great recipe, but not a fan of Brandy (or any alcohol) in recipes. Anyone have an alternative?
On use it, use a vegetable or protein stock
Confusing,the recipe says sweet potato hash and you’re using butternut squash??
Thanks for the catch Edward. I accidentally mixed up the vegetables in the title. Adult onset dyslexia :)
Which one is it? Butternut squash?
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Oh my gosh! Baked eggs IN stuffed peppers?! Well, I’m in love.
I have never made stuffed peppers. My mom used to make them and I didn’t love the recipe so it turned me off. But now I think I could give them another try!
Try making tradition stuffed peppers in the microwave; it makes a big difference. I like a crunchier pepper but that is up to you. Or make them unstuffed, chopped peppers with the rice and tomato sauce and ground beef. I make unstuffed cabbage rolls and It is so much easier.
These look delightful. so healthy and love the colours! x
“Edible vessles” are the best, and this is no exception! And yes, Jason and I are SO excited about BB’s finale. We’re making it into a huge event! Walter White is a badass.
I always love your Friday Faves — I’m obsessed with Lorde, too, and soon to be obsessed with that list of dessert recipes! As for these baked eggs? Total weekend-worthy breakfast!
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Such gorgeous colours! Looks delicious :)
I love edible vessels. Also can’t wait to discover more fun things to do with the new iPhone system!