Description
Indulgent French bread cradle elevates classic comfort with layers of creamy cheese and delicate egg nestled in golden, crusty bread. Hearty breakfast delight promises a luxurious morning experience you’ll savor with each rich, comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) beef steak, cut into small strips
Bread and Cheese:
- 1 loaf crusty French bread
- 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (50g) Provel ropes or shredded Provolone cheese
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sriracha hot chili sauce
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- ⅓ cup (80ml) ketchup
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare the French bread by slicing off the top third at an angle, creating a generous bread vessel. Carefully excavate the interior, maintaining a sturdy half-inch bread wall to support the upcoming flavor extravaganza.
- Ignite a large skillet with canola oil over medium-high heat. Introduce steak strips, searing them until edges turn crisp and caramelized, approximately 5-7 minutes. Rapidly eliminate any lingering moisture for optimal texture.
- Reduce heat and gently introduce minced garlic, allowing its aromatic essence to bloom for half a minute. Cascade soy sauce, sriracha, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, and ketchup into the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to elevate the flavor profile.
- Allow the beef mixture to simmer and meld flavors for 5 minutes, creating a harmonious sauce that will blanket the meat with intense umami characteristics.
- Transfer the simmered beef into the prepared bread cradle, ensuring an even distribution that promises a bite packed with robust flavors.
- Lavishly crown the beef with a dual-cheese combination of mozzarella and Provel (or Provolone), creating a molten cheese landscape that promises decadent indulgence.
- Slide the loaded bread onto a baking sheet and slide into the preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes until cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden masterpiece.
- For the ultimate finish, activate the broiler for a final minute, carefully monitoring to achieve a perfectly bronzed cheese surface without risking burning.
Notes
- Customize this culinary adventure by experimenting with different cheese blends for a unique flavor profile.
- Choose high-quality steak strips and fresh French bread to elevate the overall taste and texture.
- Leftover bread can be transformed into croutons or breadcrumbs, reducing food waste and adding versatility to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg