This Breakfast Bruschetta recipe is far from being an appetizer! This is a hearty flavorful breakfast idea. The savory topping of eggs, bacon, cheese, tomato, and spinach saute are like heaven on your tastebuds!
Breakfast Bruschetta is perfect for weekend brunch, showers, or even just a breakfast for dinner meal! From the first bite you take, the texture and flavors will have your taste buds doing a happy dance!
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❤️ Why you'll love it
✔️ It is a lower carbohydrate choice with just 21 net grams of carbs.
✔️ This easy breakfast bruschetta has 10 grams fiber, 24 grams of protein and is under 400 calories per serving!
✔️ It is made with healthy ingredients that doesn't sacrifice flavor and has ⅓ of the daily recommended dose of vitamin c.
🥘 Ingredients
English muffins
Fresh spinach
Fresh tomatoes
Red pepper
Green onions
Garlic cloves
Crisp cooked thick cut bacon
Nonstick spray
Fresh Basil
Salt and black pepper
🔪 Instructions
TO PREPARE THE BRUSCHETTA TOPPING:
- Heat a large skillet coated with nonstick spray over medium heat. Add the spinach, garlic, sweet pepper, tomato, onions, and paprika. Saute until spinach is wilted. Remove spinach mixture and set aside in a small bowl.
- In the same skillet, over medium-high heat, scramble eggs until just fluffy. Toss the cooked eggs with the crumbled bacon and remove from heat.
TO ASSEMBLE THE BREAKFAST BRUSCHETTA:
- Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and place the split English muffins on the sheet cut sides up. Place baking sheet in the oven under the broiler and broil for 2 minutes, or until the muffin edges turn golden brown.
- Remove the muffins from the oven and assemble the bruschetta. Evenly divide the spinach mixture on each English Muffin. Then, place 2 tablespoons of Scrambled Egg mixture on top of the spinach. Sprinkle with shredded Mozzarella cheese.
- Place the baking sheet under the broiler on high setting. Broil until the cheese is melted, about 1-2 minutes, watching carefully so it does not burn.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and top with fresh basil chiffonade (if using)
🥄 Equipment
Large skillet
Chef knife
Cutting board
Mixing bowls
Large baking sheet
Aluminum foil or parchment paper
🥫Storage
Store any leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days.
📖 Variations
- Make this vegetarian and eliminate the bacon or use vegetarian breakfast strips.
- Toast sturdy bread slice to use in place of the English muffin.
- Top the bruschetta with a poached or fried egg in place of the scrambled egg.
- Swap out the mozzarella cheese for a Swiss, Colby, or Cheddar Cheese.
- Substitute this venison breakfast sausage for the bacon in the recipe.
💭 Tips
- The english muffin must be toasted before assembly to firm up the bread.
- If calories don't matter, use the bacon fat to saute the vegetables that will top the English muffin. This adds a smoky delicious flavor to the spinach along with the garlic.
- Don’t overcook the scrambled eggs otherwise they will dry out when the Bruschetta goes under the broiler
🙋 FAQ's
Bruschetta is normally toasted Italian Bread that has been drenched with olive oil and topped with garlic or tomatoes and can be served hot or cold.
📚 Related Recipes
Easy Ham Egg and Cheese Casserole
Turkey Bacon Breakfast Burrito
Fried Green Tomato Eggs Benedict
🍽 Serve with...
Serve this breakfast bruschetta warm with a side of fresh strawberries.
🏫 The last word
This recipe for Breakfast Bruschetta was an entry into a brunch contest I held on Grumpy's Honeybunch. Readers submitted one of their favorite recipes for me to make and I chose the winning recipe after making them all.
While I love my sweets, I always end up loving savory dishes more. This recipe had a freshness to it from the seasoned tomato and spinach topping. That factor, as well as the crispy bacon, was the winning part of this recipe for me. I will be forever grateful to my reader, whose name is Lisa, for submitting this to my contest!!
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📖 Recipe
Breakfast Bruschetta
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Ingredients
- 3 Light Multi-Grain English Muffin , split
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 small tomato , diced
- ⅓ cup diced sweet red bell pepper
- 4 green onions , chopped
- 1 large garlic clove , minced
- 3 slices bacon , cooked until crispy
- 3 large eggs , scrambled
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- salt and pepper , to taste
- sweet Hungarian paprika , to taste
- fresh basil chiffonade optional
- cooking spray
Instructions
TO PREPARE THE BRUSCHETTA TOPPING:
- Break up the Crispy Bacon into ½" pieces.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach, garlic, sweet pepper, tomato, onions, and paprika. Saute until spinach is wilted. Remove spinach mixture and set aside.
- In the same skillet, over medium-high heat, scramble the eggs until just fluffy. Set aside. Toss the scrambled eggs with the crumbled bacon.
TO ASSEMBLE THE BREAKFAST BRUSCHETTA:
- Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and place the split English muffins on the sheet cut sides up. Place sheet in the oven under the broiler and broil until just toasty brown. Watch carefully so you don't burn the muffins.
- Remove the English muffins from the oven and assemble the bruschetta. Place 2-3 tablespoons of spinach mixture on each English Muffin. Then, place 2 tablespoons of Scrambled Egg mixture on top of the spinach. Sprinkle with shredded Mozzarella cheese.
- Place the baking sheet under the broiler on high setting. Broil until the cheese is melted, about 1-2 minutes, watching carefully so it does not burn.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and top with fresh basil chiffonade (if using)
Notes
Tips for making the best breakfast sandwich
- Use a hearty English muffin and toast it until golden brown
- Make sure your bacon is brown and crisp, not burnt, but not soggy either.
- Use the bacon fat to saute the vegetables that will top the English muffin. This will add a smoky delicious flavor to the spinach along with the garlic.
- Don’t overcook the scrambled eggs otherwise they will dry out when the Breakfast Bruschetta goes under the broiler
Carlee
That looks like a perfect way to start the day! It looks so pretty and sounds delicious!
Denise Wright
These bacon recipes are killing me today....this looks so good and I am so hungry. I can't wait to try it.
Stacy
That sure is pretty, Shelby! And I am sure it is just as delicious as it looks!
Liz
Oh, boy! This looks like one amazing breakfast, Shelby!!!
Anonymous
I also make it for dinner on occasion. My family loves it, I just dont put the peppers on the ones for the kids, they dont like them.
averagebetty
Perfect for an afternoon tea also! YUM!
Jessie
that is the perfect breakfast! I could even eat it for lunch or dinner yum
theUngourmet
What a perfect breakfast! I love everything about this. I really like the presentation as well. Yum and double Yum!
Jamie
Wow! This looks awesome Shelby. What a great way to start your day. I'm always on the look out for different breakfast recipes and this one fits the bill.
Maria
Loving this idea!
Cristine
Definately bookmarking! YUM!
Mary Ann
I love this idea! What a great breakfast with all those veggies and protein. Definitely giving this a go!
Rachelle @ "Mommy? I'm Hungry!"
Oooh that looks good, but I know I'd be the only one who'd east it here, with the veggies and all. lol.
That book marking thing is great! You chould see my list of Faves, and my old folders of faves I have for recipes! *gasps*
Barbara Bakes
Looks healthy and delicious. I'm going to have to check out the Delicious site. What a great idea.
Megan
This would be a great dish for a brunch of just a lazy morning. Love it!
Winnie
Wow that looks really delicious! Just got up and I could use one right about now...
Suzanne a.k.a. vivisue
English Muffins are a staple at our house for breakfast. Mine usually end up "southwestern" style with some cheese, green chiles and egg. Hubby likes his with butter and honey. Either way it is a great starter. This recipe will be a keeper. Love the spinach idea!
Mags
What a great and healthy looking breakfast idea. I'm thinking that this will be great for when the kids come for Mother's Day.
Bellini Valli
This is one of those "Ah-moment" dishes Shelby.
pegasuslegend
a genious different beautiful brunch idea~