{"id":40883,"date":"2026-08-19T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=40883"},"modified":"2026-11-01T17:22:29","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T00:22:29","slug":"baked-cheddar-pesto-egg-boats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=40883","title":{"rendered":"Baked Cheddar Pesto Egg Boats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-41304\" src=\"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Baked-Cheddar-Pesto-Egg-Boats-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Baked Cheddar Pesto Egg Boats\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Baked-Cheddar-Pesto-Egg-Boats-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Baked-Cheddar-Pesto-Egg-Boats-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Baked-Cheddar-Pesto-Egg-Boats-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Baked-Cheddar-Pesto-Egg-Boats-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Baked-Cheddar-Pesto-Egg-Boats-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Baked-Cheddar-Pesto-Egg-Boats-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Baked-Cheddar-Pesto-Egg-Boats.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/>Baked Cheddar Pesto Egg Boats<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>1 loaf ciabatta bread<\/p>\n<p>1 T. extra virgin olive oil<\/p>\n<p>2 T. everything bagel spice (optional)<\/p>\n<p>5-6 large eggs<\/p>\n<p>1\/4 C. milk or heavy cream<\/p>\n<p>1 T. chopped fresh chives<\/p>\n<p>1 C. baby spinach, roughly chopped<\/p>\n<p>1\/2 C. shredded Havarti or gouda cheese<\/p>\n<p>kosher salt and black pepper<\/p>\n<p>red pepper flakes<\/p>\n<p>1 C. shredded sharp cheddar cheese<\/p>\n<p>1\/3 C. basil pesto<\/p>\n<p>crispy bacon, for serving (optional)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0 F. Remove the top 1\/3 of the bread and then pull out some of the insides to create space for the eggs, being careful not to remove all of the bread, you want a thick layer of bread for your boat. Rub the inside of the bread with olive oil and everything bagel spice or salt and pepper. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the bread is toasted. Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs, milk, and a pinch each of salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir in the chives, spinach, and havarti. Sprinkle the bottom of the bread with 1\/2 C. cheddar, then drizzle over the pesto. Slowly pour in the eggs, allow the mix to sink into the boat. Top with the remaining cheddar. Bake 30-35 minutes, until just set in the center. Top with bacon, basil, and extra pesto. Slice and eat!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Baked Cheddar Pesto Egg Boats &nbsp; 1 loaf ciabatta bread 1 T. extra virgin olive oil 2 T. everything bagel spice (optional) 5-6 large eggs 1\/4 C. milk or heavy cream 1 T. chopped fresh chives 1 C. baby spinach, roughly chopped 1\/2 C. shredded Havarti or gouda cheese kosher salt and black pepper red pepper flakes 1 C. shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1\/3 C. basil pesto crispy bacon, for serving (optional) &nbsp; Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0 F. 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