Just like many people feel, I do feel a lot more mentally relaxed at weekends and this can bring along a good level of creativity with it, especially with my breakfasts or brunches. This is how this quail eggs recipe with mushroom and bacon along with many of my recipes were created.
I genuinely love ❤️, love ❤️ love weekends and I always look forward to reaching the end of Fridays. This could perhaps be why I always feel like time just flies ... with that constant wait for Friday every week.?
Despite being pretty busy most weekends, they still are my mental battery chargers and the only one thing that would top my weekends is, of course, holidays, which I always look forward to having, as many as possible (20+/year if possible)
It contains these adorable cute quail eggs and I find those really fun to cook with. Apart from their cuteness, they are apparently really healthy and good for us too!!
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How to cook quail eggs?
There is no difference in how you would prepare quail eggs to regular eggs. The only difference is the time. These cook in literally no time.
Boiling time varies from 1 minute for soft - put them in water and take out one minute after the water starts to boil. Drop them in water with ice and allow them to cool. Peel them and serve. 2.5 min for medium and 4 min for hard-boiled.
Pan-fried or baked in the oven are also delicious options.
Peeling these quail eggs can be a fiddly business ( especially if you want them soft-boiled) haha, I get you but a little patience will deliver great results. No doubt!
FAQs
I mentioned quail eggs and how good these are for us. Apparently quail eggs are excellent at
- improving metabolism due to higher B vitamin levels as well as vision due to high levels of Vit A,
- they boost energy levels, stimulate growth and repair because of higher antioxidant content,
- reduce blood pressure because they are high in potassium (much higher than chick eggs);
- help with reducing allergies,
- help with increasing the good cholesterol levels.
How amazing are those cute little eggs, hey? I was quite surprised to hear that they actually contain more protein than the regular chicken egg.
Starting my day with a nice breakfast makes me happy and it gives me that positive energy that I need for the day to keep me going especially during the week, so a breakfast like this would definitely cheer me up.
This dish’s pretty easy to make even during the week and not only at the weekends. A good idea to perhaps help and make it even easier would be to even prepare the ingredients the night before, like cooking them and in the morning just add the eggs and put it in the oven for a few minutes just for the eggs to cook.
A dish like this is pretty consistent and healthy to have at any point in the day as I truly believe this can be served as breakfast lunch or dinner. Why not and who says we couldn't?
Variations and Serving Suggestions:
*** Or serve this warm with a nice red cabbage and carrot salad or a cucumber, broccoli, and radish sprouts salad.
In terms of mozzarella cheese try and use the hard one that normally is found grated or in big chunks but you can use any hard cheese that you may like. Ultimately, any cheese will do including soft mozzarella.
I do sometimes add peppers as those give a really nice taste. Add whatever veg you like - add celery, add spinach, or any other green leaves such as kale or winter greens.
Enjoy this divine dish which could be your breakfast, lunch, or a lighter dinner. ?
Other breakfast or brunch recipes you may love:
- Smoked meatloaf with quail eggs55 Minutes
- Superb Lamb Biryani with Quail Eggs3 Hours 20 Minutes
- Quail Eggs With Spinach Breakfast13 Minutes
- Red Lentil Dhal With Coconut Milk And Quail Eggs35 Minutes
Quail eggs, mushrooms and bacon breakfast
Equipment
- chopping board
- knife
- skillet or a pan
Ingredients
- 2 red onion
- 3 spring onions / scallions
- 300 g chestnut mushrooms/cremini mushrooms(10.58 oz)
- 400 g sausages (14.11 oz)
- 200 g lardons ( 7.05 oz) or Nitrate free bacon
- 8 quail eggs
- 10 sprigs parsley
- 100 g mozzarella cheese (3.53 oz) (soft or hard)
- 1 pinch salt (to taste)
- 1 pinch black pepper (to taste)
- thyme
- 300 g polenta (optional) leftover ( cut into cubes)
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven at 180 C. Make the skillet available/ready.
- Start by chopping the onions the mushrooms and cutting the sausages into small chunks.
- Place the onions into a frying pan along with the chopped mushrooms, the lardons and the fresh sausages. Cook for 5 minutes and then add the spring onions. Cook on medium fire for further 3-4 min. Turn heat off and set aside. I did not think this dish needs any oil as the sausages and the lardons will release more than sufficient. Add the polenta cubes now if you choose to add these.
- Chop the parsley and cut or grate the mozzarella cheese.
- Place everything in the skillet.
- Sprinkle the parsley, the cubed/grated cheese salt and pepper to taste along with a little fresh or dry thyme.
- Break the quail eggs and place them one by one scattered around on top.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 5 -7 minutes, longer if you are using regular size eggs.
- Take out when ready and serve pretty much straight away. ***
Notes
Dawn says
What sausage do you recommend?
Ramona says
Hi Dawn,
Any sausage can be used although I do recommend a good French or Italian sausage.
Amy Liu Dong says
Wow! This is a perfect breakfast meal to prepare with my family. I am pretty sure they will love this! Thank you!
Loreto and Nicoletta says
Gotta love the one skillet breakfasts! I have never had a quail egg, but I am very curious. From what I hear the are delicious. This is a great way to start the day. Thanks!
Hayley says
This recipe tastes like something you'd eat at a high end restaurant! The flavours are delicious
Moop Brown says
I've never tried quail eggs before but they look really tasty in this dish and this recipe overall seems like a great breakfast meal to start the day off with.
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says
My local market has started carrying quall eggs and I love the little buggers! This was so good and perfect for Sunday brunch! Such an easy recipe that the girls raved over!
Carrie Robinson says
I just love quail eggs! I buy them just about any time that I can find them. This is such a great breakfast idea. 🙂
Jamie says
My kind of breakfast meal, it looks amazingly delicious and very yummy! The presentation you've done makes this so enticing and very appealing! The ingredients are an all-time favorite breakfast food that is combined into one dish is just amazing! Loved it!
Natalia says
This breakfast recipe is an absolute delight! The quail eggs added a unique touch, and the mushrooms and bacon were a perfect savory pairing. This recipe will definitely become a regular in my breakfast rotation. Thanks for sharing!
Mindi says
Such a hearty and delicious brunch recipe! I made this for the family last weekend and everyone enjoyed it.
Colleen says
Well I couldn't find quail eggs so I just made the recipe with regular chicken eggs. It was delicious anyway and so easy. Thanks for sharing.
Loreto and Nicoletta says
To tell you the truth I have never had quail ehgs. But now I am so curious. I did3know they were so packed with goodness and vitality. This breakfast is a fully packed meal, reminds me of a skillet scramble but elevated a whole bunch! Well done and thanks for all the great info!👍
Ramona says
Thanks so much, I am so glad you tried the quail eggs- so cute and delicious 😉
Kate says
I was a bit intimidated about trying quail eggs. So glad I found this recipe as it was amazing. I can't wait to serve this for breakfast again.
Ramona says
Yayy! Winner! Thank you dear Kate.
Marisa Franca says
Our egg breakfasts are our very favorites. Since I now know that quail eggs are even better for you than regular eggs I'm on the hunt for them. The ingredients in your breakfast dish are all the ones we love having! What a great way to start the day. Your information was great -- thank you.
Silvia says
What a gorgeous breakfast. I have never tried lardon or quail eggs but now I want to! Printing the recipe to add it to my to-do breakfast list this month.
Marie says
What a scrumptious breakfast! I love quail eggs, they're so cute and delicious. I think the idea of using them in a beautiful breakfast casserole like this one creates a guaranteed conversation-starting presentation!
Amy Liu Dong says
An easy and delicious breakfast meal to prepare for my family. I am so excited to make this for them. YUM!
Colleen says
I am now going to be on the lookout for quail eggs so I can make this delicious breakfast. Thanks for sharing!
veenaazmanov says
This Breakfast platter looks super delicious and I wish to make it this weekend. Presentation yum.
Moop Brown says
This looks like such a filling and nutritious meal that seems great to start the day off with. I'm a big mushroom fan and can't wait to try making this!
Uma Sri says
Such an easy and protein-packed breakfast! I always looking for a chestnut mushroom, where I live it's very hard to find those...
Ramona says
Indeed! Thanks, Uma! Protein-packed breakfasts are my favourite. The chestnut mushrooms or cremini mushrooms can be replaced with any mushrooms you can find 😉
Jacqueline Debono says
I love quails eggs, although I usually just boil them, peel and serve with celery salt as an appetizer. Using them in a breakfast dish like this is a fab idea. Going to make this dish next time we treat ourselves to a cooked breakfast!
Ramona says
Thanks, Jacqui!
Simple things are gorgeous too and these quail eggs are no different - I really recommend you try a cooked breakfast like this one - I am s=ure you will love it too!
Jenny says
Wow, that is a showstopper recipe. We are having my inlaws over for a few days, and they are big foodies and gourmet in what they eat. This breakfast is what I was looking for. It looks incredible. Thank you!
Ramona says
Thank you Jenny. I do hope your inlaws will love this superb breakfast.
AISilva says
I've never tried quail eggs before, but this breakfast looks like something my entire family and kids would die for. I'll be making this next week! Thank you.
Tammy says
Ahh this is a gorgeous dish! I've never had quail eggs before...I wonder if I could get them locally...definitely going to look into it so I can try this!
Leslie says
This is one of those recipes that always sounds good to make! So perfect for a healthy morning breakfast!
Aditi Bahl says
I really like your recipes. Couldn't wait but try this one too. It came out just perfect. Easy to follow steps and delicious. Pinning it too.
Heather says
I’ve seen quail eggs in the store but wasn’t sure what or how to use them! Now I do! This looks like a brunch dish to serve to my friends to impress them 🙂
Ramona says
Great! I am so happy you would like to try my recipe - it is an amazing outcome - you and your friends will definitely love it, I am so sure.
Marta says
Don't laugh, but I bought quail eggs in the grocery store last weekend just because I thought they were pretty. Thankfully, I found this recipe on google and actually had something to use them for. We especially loves the way the bacon added a smokiness to the casserole. Definitely a repeat recipe.
Ramona says
Thank you so much Marta! I won't laugh, you're so right, quail eggs are so cute indeed. I love cooking with them and they are truly cute too.
Elizabeth says
Fabulous recipe! So delicious!
Brianna says
Made this for a brunch for a few friends and they loved it! The quail eggs are super cute.
Kay says
Brilliant breakfast, love the quail eggs, they are so tiny and cute!
Amanda Marie says
Just had this over the weekend and it was a fantastic dish!
Ramona says
Thank you soo much dear Amanda Marie. I’m soo glad you’ve loved it ❤️
Daphne says
seriously You are not less than a super woman. such an inspiring site with so many delicious family recipes. I love that you can make this with different versions of eggs! Sounds fragrant and flavoorful. thank you for sharing a best and healthy morning dish.
Ramona says
haha, thank you Daphne
Nicoletta says
Can you believe I have never tried quail egg? Now that I know that they are good for you I am going to! These is a great breakfast/brunch with the mushrooms, onion, sausage and mozzarella.
Tammy says
I love starting the day with a good breakfast too. I think it really just sets the tone for the day. I've never had quail eggs before but my goodness what a pretty and delicious dish! This is my kind of breakfast 😉
Natalia says
Thank you so much for this super delicious recipe! It tasted really flavorful and amazing! Super easy to make too! Highly recommend! Will surely make this again! 🙂
Ramona says
Thank you Natalia!
Denise says
I have never tried quail eggs, and I'm not sure where I would find them in my area, but I am still going to try this delicious recipe with chicken eggs until I can find the quail to try.
Ramona says
Thanks dear Denise, oh, regular eggs are also awesome in this dish 😉
Karen says
This looks like the perfect weekend brunch! Quail eggs are so pretty, and I always try to grab them when they appear at the farmer's market.
Gloria says
This is perfect for brunch or dinner. Quail eggs are just so cute. Gourmet eating at home.
Çitra's HOme Diary says
What a tasty dish for breakfast! I will try this for dinner as well for sure 🙂
Marta says
I don't know that I can find quail eggs where I live, but I'm going to definitely hunt for them! This recipe looks so good, I have to make it.
Ramona says
Thank you so much dear Marta. Worth a hunt, definitely. Cute and delicious 😋
Chef Dennis says
Ooooh yum! I would love to have this for breakfast tomorrow! This Quail eggs, mushrooms and bacon looks absolutely scrumptious.
Ramona says
Thank you, chef! I hope you will make it - it is so delicious!
Kathryn Donangelo says
This makes a tasty breakfast! This was my first time trying quail eggs too! Thank you!
Filomena says
Saved as a favorite, I actually like your blog!
Ramona says
Thank you Filomena 😉