Description
Enjoy a delicious and satisfying breakfast with this Egg & Cheese Stuffed Bazlama Bread recipe. A Turkish-inspired dish featuring a flavorful combination of eggs, mozzarella, and feta cheese stuffed inside Bazlama bread and cooked until golden and crispy.
Ingredients
Scale
Bazlama Bread:
- 1 large Bazlama bread (Turkish flatbread), halved horizontally
Egg & Cheese Mixture:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the Bazlama Bread: Carefully slice the Bazlama bread in half horizontally to create a top and bottom piece. Set aside.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: Whisk the eggs with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Cook the eggs in olive oil in a skillet until just set. Remove from heat and mix in mozzarella and feta cheeses.
- Stuff the Bread: Spread the egg and cheese mixture over the bottom half of the Bazlama. Place the top half back on and press gently.
- Cook the Stuffed Bread: Heat butter in a skillet, then cook the stuffed bread for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let the bread rest, slice into wedges, and garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute cheddar or provolone for mozzarella.
- Enhance with sautéed spinach or cooked sausage for a heartier meal.
- Perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
