Gangsta! Breakfast Bread bowl

Gangsta! Breakfast Breadbowl

This recipe was inspired by a breakfast bowl made by Andrew Zimmerman. My version combines Cuban and Italian flavor.

4 Chiabatta Rolls

3 Tablespoons of Gangsta! Roasted Tomato Pesto

1 Tablespoon Pepper

1 Tablespoon Salt

¼ Cup Milk

6 Eggs

1 Roma Tomato, diced

2-3 Sprigs of basil, sliced into thin strips

Grated Smoked Apple Gruyer cheese, or smoked cheese of your choice

Pre-heat oven to 350

Core the rolls to create a bowl. You can discard the core or crumble and toast for a garnish later.

In a bowl, add the Roasted Tomato Pesto, salt, pepper, milk, and eggs. Whisk until well combined. Gently stir in the basil, 3 Tbsp of cheese.

Put the cored rolls on a baking tray. Place a layer of tomato across the bottom of the bread bowls.  Carefully pour the egg mixture in each bread bowl. The egg mixture should reach the top of each bowl.

Add cheese across the top of the bowl.

Bake for 25-30 minutes.

Let’s be creative! What other ways can we make these bread bowls? Wifey is thinking smaller rolls to use in a breakfast buffet or topping with bacon bits. 

Comment below if you would like to share your ideas with the Gangsta In Da Kitchen family!

Gangsta! Tortellini with Roasted Tomato Pesto Sauce

Gangsta! Tortellini with Roasted Tomato Pesto Sauce

Here is one of the items we can use my delicious, Gangsta! Roasted Tomato Pesto. I found it especially wonderful on Tortellini, but you can re-imagine using any pasta of your choice.

Sauce

½ Cup of Roasted Tomato Pesto

1 Cup Chicken Broth

2 Ounces of softened Cream Cheese

½ Cup Regular Whipping Cream

Prepare Tortellini according to the package directions.

In a sauce pan, combine the Pesto and chicken broth and stir over medium heat. When the liquids begin to heat up, add the cream cheese. Stir until melted into the sauce. Stir in whipping cream. Turn the

burner to low to keep the sauce warm.

Serve Tortellini with the sauce on top. 

Make it pretty! Add some grated parmesan and a sprig of basil to add interest.

Have you tried my Gangsta! Roasted Tomato Pesto? If so, tell me how you re-imagined it, or creative ways you have used this Pesto. 

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