Caprese Shakshuka Breakfast Casserole

Caprese Shakshuka Breakfast Casserole! Eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella cheese and sopped up by crunchy bread. Get inspired with this Israel meets Italy breakfast casserole.

Recipe by Amy Kritzer on February 18, 2014

Prep time: PT10M

Cook time: PT20M

Total time: PT30M

Rating

5 stars (4 reviews)

Keywords

Basil, Breakfast Casserole, Breakfast Recipes, Breakfast Recipes with Eggs, Brunch Casserole, Caprese, Easy Breakfast Casserole, Egg Casserole, Eggs, Mozzarella, Shakshuka, Tomato

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 white onion (diced)
1 jalapeno (diced)
1 garlic clove (minced)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more!)
2 14- ounce can of diced or sliced tomatoes (undrained)
1 tablespoon champagne or white vinegar
Salt to taste
4 eggs
2-4 thin slices fresh mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup fresh basil (chiffonade)

Cuisine

Israeli

Steps

In a large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat and saute your onions and jalapenos with a pinch of salt for a 3-4 minutes until slightly soft. Add garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.
Then add your cumin, paprika and cayenne pepper and stir. Add in the tomatoes and vinegar and simmer uncovered until thick, about 10-15 minutes. Add salt to taste.
Then crack eggs one at a time into a ramekin and gently pour each one into the shakshuka. This method helps the eggs keep their shape. Add mozzarella slices and cover with the pan top of foil and cook for 5-7 more minutes until the egg whites are set and cheese is melty. Cook longer if you want the yolks set too.
Garnish with basil and serve with crusty bread!