Bacon Wrapped Eggs With Polenta Recipe

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Bacon Wrapped Eggs With Polenta
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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
262
Calories
Total time
20
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. For Polenta:
  2. ~~~~~~~~~~~
  3. Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add green onions and stir until wilted, about 1 minute.
  4. Add 3 c. water and a pinch of salt: bring to a boil.
  5. Gradually whisk in polenta.
  6. Bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thick and creamy, stirring occasionally, about 13 minutes.
  8. Stir in cheese and thyme.
  9. Season with salt and fresh cracked black pepper.
  10. Cool to lukewarm.
  11. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate; polenta will become firm.)
  12. For Baked Eggs:
  13. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  14. Heat large skillet over medium heat.
  15. Add bacon; fry until beginning to brown but still pliable, about 4 minutes.
  16. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
  17. Cool slightly.
  18. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon drippings for spring greens with sherry vinaigrette (if you want to place the baked eggs on top to serve).
  19. Line sides of eight 1 1/4-cup custard cups with 2 slices of bacon each, forming a collar around sides of cups.
  20. Place 1/2 slice of bacon on bottom of each cup.
  21. Divide polenta among cups, about a generous 1/3 c. each.
  22. Press polenta over bottom and up sides of bacon.
  23. Mix cheeses in bowl.
  24. Sprinkle 1/4 c. cheese mixture over polenta in each cup.
  25. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  26. Crack 1 egg into the center of each custard cup.
  27. Sprinkle eggs with remaining cheese, green onions, thyme and black pepper.
  28. Transfer cups to rimmed baking sheet.
  29. Bake until egg whites are almost set, about 20 minutes.
  30. Let eggs stand at room temperature 5 minutes (eggs will continue to cook).
  31. Run a small sharp knife around edge of cups; tilt cups and slide bacon, polenta and egg onto plates and serve.
  32. Enjoy! :)
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 261.7 Kcal (1096 kJ)
Calories from fat 158.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.57g 27%
Cholesterol 205.55mg 69%
Sodium 514.51mg 21%
Potassium 107.87mg 2%
Total Carbs 10.69g 4%
Sugars 0.22g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.03g 4%
Protein 15.64g 31%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 28%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 340.3mg 34%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 122.23 Kcal (512 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.21g 27%
Cholesterol 96mg 69%
Sodium 240.3mg 21%
Potassium 50.38mg 2%
Total Carbs 4.99g 4%
Sugars 0.1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.48g 4%
Protein 7.31g 31%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 28%
Iron 0.5mg 6%
Calcium 158.9mg 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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