Bread Tarts
Prep Time:10 mins (probably less), Cook Time: 15 - 20 mins, Total Time: 25 - 30 mins
March 22, 2014
A couple of days ago I made Bread Tarts with the year 1 and 2 children at school, a great little make for children (and grown ups) of all ages. If you’ve not come across Bread Tarts before they’re something of a cross between a tart or quiche, eggy bread, omelette and a toasted sandwich! And a totally delish little homemade treat. By using a slice of wholemeal bread as a pastry replacement you cut out lots of faff and can put these together from start to finish in minutes. The bread’s simply moulded into a muffin tin and then filled with a selection of veggies, a little beaten egg and milk and a sprinkling of cheese. Then baked in the oven for about 15 to 20 minutes. Perfect for children to make for their own lunch (or school packed lunch), after-school snack or light dinner. And a great vehicle for getting kids to enthusiastically eat more veg!
I had all the kids chopping the veggie fillings too, and they got to fill their own bread ‘cups’ with a choice of at least three ingredients out of sweetcorn kernels, diced courgette, quartered cherry tomatoes, diced pepper, sliced spring onions and chopped mushrooms. I was very happy to see most of the kids actually choose ALL the fillings! I have to say they’re truly a delight to work with this lovely little lot, absolutely each and every food I’ve ever faced them with has been eagerly and greedily gobbled down with gusto! From avocado and dried mango (not together!) to parsnip crisps, spinach leaves, linseeds and brazil nuts. And this is after they’ve had their lunch! I’m consistently blown away every week.
As well as making with the kids at school I’ve made with my own two too, Jacques loved it, Frannie just loved the eating bit which is about the norm these days!. They were both mightily chuffed to take them in to school the next day in their packed lunches, so I do suggest making a few extra for lunch boxes.
I’m entering my Bread Tarts to a couple of challenges:
1) Family Foodies, jointly hosted by myself and this month by Vanesther at Bangers and Mash. March’s theme is Fab Fast Food, meals you can scratch together in less than 30 minutes. I think these just about qualify, for a lighter dinner anyway!.
2) To A Mummy Too‘s Recipe of the Week
Wholemeal Bread, Eggs, Cheese and whatever veggies you choose to fill them with!
Great For:
Making with Kids, Toddlers, Pre-Schoolers, Big Kids, Breakfasts, Lunches, Picnics, Lunchboxes, After-School Treats, Birthday Parties, Light Teas or Dinners
Notes:
The veggie ingredients list is only meant as a suggestion, use whatever you have in or are your child’s faves. Try green, red, yellow or orange pepper, a little red, white or spring onion, cherry or ordinary tomatoes, sweetcorn, peas, courgette, raw spinach leaves. You can also use leftover cooked veggies. Try with a little tuna, smoked salmon, ham or cooked bacon for added protein.
Special Equipment:
A six hole muffin tin
Bread Tarts
Ingredients Prep Time:10 mins (probably less), Cook Time: 15 - 20 mins, Total Time: 25 - 30 mins
To Make 6 Bread Tarts:
1 dessertspoon olive oil
6 slices medium thickness wholemeal bread
1 tomato, finely diced*
1/3 courgette, finely diced*
1/2 red pepper, finely diced*
2 tablespoons sweetcorn*
2 large eggs, free range
4 tablespoons whole milk
black pepper
2 tablespoons mature Cheddar, grated
* Do vary your veggies and fillings as per the notes above
1) Preheat your oven to 190ºc / 170ºc fan / Gas Mark 5.
2) Brush the muffin tin with the oil.
3) Flatten each slice of bread a little with a rolling pin, fit into the muffin tin by jiggling and squashing around until you have a wee basket shape.
4) Lightly whisk the eggs and stir in the milk and a pinch of black pepper, set aside.
5) Fill the bread ‘baskets’ with your chosen finely diced veggies and a sprinkling of cheese.
6) Pour over the eggy mix
7) Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until risen, firm and golden brown on top.
8) Leave to cool a little before eating warm.
They’re awesome! We had them for breakfast this morning and my OH was over the moon 😉 Something different than usual scrambled eggs or omlette 😉 Thanks for inspiration Lou 😉
Delighted you made some Sylvia!!! They’re a fun little make too aren’t they, and no end of fillings. Shall amend to be for breakie too, hadn’t thought of that!! Very chuffed you made some 🙂
very cute and obviously makes for very happy children!!
Ha! What a cool idea! Must try these with Cooper.
What a fantastic idea, and one I’ve never come across before – I really have to make these with my youngest. They’re devils to get to eat eggs – the veg aren’t an issue! 😀
Aw these are so sweet. I’m sure they could become highly addictive, they are so simple to make. As soon as I have an oven, I’m going to give them a try.
They look very tasty and quick to make. I can imagine one can get very creative with the flavours. Will definitely be trying these.
I love your kid’s scrunchy face as he bites into the bread tart. Priceless.
Ha! They’re so cute!
Janie x
Oh I’m so pleased your work with the school children is going so well. I love these, perfect for a snack. GG
What a fab idea! My kiddies would love them! Will give them a go!
These look absolutely brilliant – such a fantastic idea! My daughter Mia was with me when I first followed your link and she got rather excited and demanded we try them very soon. A perfect entry for this month’s Fab Fast Food challenge over at Family Foodies – thank you!
Definitely a fun way to get more vegetables in to your diet.
Such a clever idea, I’ll have to try these out.
They are super cute and so perfect for kids! Thanks so much for linking up with #recipeoftheweek. I’ve pinned this post and have scheduled to tweet shortly 🙂 Hope to see you linking up again soon! 😀 x
Hi Lou, tasty tarts for an end of year lunch, yum yum. Happy New Year love from us x x