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. ***
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 😉