Name: French bread quiches
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 medium French baguettes (10-12 inch approx); 225ml double cream; 3 eggs; 150g grated cheddar; bacon (or veggie alternative) cooked and cut into pieces; sliced mushrooms or your choice of vegetables; small handful of coriander (optional)

Sticks of French bread are piled with egg and vegetable toppings

2 medium French baguettes
(10-12 inch approx)
225ml double cream
3 eggs
150g grated cheddar

For the toppings

bacon (or veggie alternative)
cooked and cut into pieces
sliced mushrooms
or your choice of vegetables
small handful of coriander
(optional)

Method

step 1
Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Slice each of the baguettes in half lengthways. Pull out the soft middles of each piece to create a well for the filling (kids can eat the middles – they always love that bit!) and pop them onto a baking sheet.
step 2
Whisk together the double cream, eggs and some salt and pepper. To assemble, scatter the baguette halves with half of the cheese, then pour the egg mixture into the middle of each piece of bread. Add the bacon, mushrooms or other toppings and sprinkle over the rest of the cheese.
step 3
Bake for 20-25 mins until the filling is cooked through, puffy and golden brown. Serve as they are, sprinkled with coriander, if you like, or alongside salad or baked beans for a more substantial meal.