Bacon-Wrapped Eggs with Polenta

Bacon-Wrapped Eggs with Polenta
Bacon-Wrapped Eggs with Polenta might be just the main course you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 590 calories, 28g of protein, and 45g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. If you have polenta, parmesan cheese, eggs, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the eggs you could follow this main course with the Rose Levy Beranbaum's Chocolate Tomato Cake with Mystery Ganache as a dessert. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
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Add green onions and stir until wilted, about 1 minute.
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Add 3 cups water and salt; bring to boil. Gradually whisk in polenta. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thick and creamy, stirring occasionally, about 13 minutes. Stir in cheese and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Cool to lukewarm. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate; polenta will become firm.)
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Heat large skillet over medium heat.
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Add bacon; fry until beginning to brown but still pliable, about 4 minutes.
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Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Cool slightly. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon drippings for Spring Greens with Sherry Vinaigrette.
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Line sides of eight 1 1/4-cup custard cups with 2 slices bacon each, forming collar.
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Place 1/2 slice bacon on bottom of each cup. Divide polenta among cups, about generous 1/3 cup each. Press polenta over bottom and up sides of bacon.
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Mix cheeses in bowl.
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Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese mixture over polenta in each cup. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead.
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Let stand at room temperature.)
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Crack 1 egg into center of each cup.
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Sprinkle eggs with remaining cheese, green onions, thyme, and black pepper.
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Transfer cups to rimmed baking sheet.
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Bake until egg whites are almost set, about 20 minutes.
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Let eggs stand at room temperature 5 minutes (eggs will continue to cook).
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Run small sharp knife around edge of cups; tilt cups and slide bacon, polenta, and egg onto plates and serve.
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Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score7
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