Poached Eggs with White Corn Polenta |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Either a breakfast or a light dinner, this dish uses white cornmeal for a creamy polenta. If you can find it, use imported Italian white polenta since the grain is very fine, resulting in a soft texture. Make an extra batch of salsa as topping for bruschetta. Ingredients:
1/3 cup chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil |
1/2 teaspoon extravirgin olive oil |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1 large plum tomato, seeded and diced (about 1/3 cup) |
4 cups water |
1 1/2 cups frozen white corn kernels, thawed |
1 cup white cornmeal or dry polenta |
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided |
3 tablespoons grated fresh parmesan cheese |
1 teaspoon butter |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
4 large eggs |
cooking spray |
2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled |
Directions:
1. To prepare salsa, combine bell pepper, basil, oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and tomato; set aside.
2. To prepare polenta, bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add corn, cornmeal, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 2 minutes or until cornmeal mixture returns to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; cook 20 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, Parmesan cheese, butter, and black pepper. Cover and keep warm.
3. To prepare eggs, while polenta cooks, add water to a large skillet, filling two-thirds full; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer. Break eggs into each of 4 (6-ounce) custard cups coated with cooking spray. Place custard cups in simmering water in pan. Cover pan; cook 6 minutes. Remove custard cups from water; carefully remove eggs from custard cups.
4. Spoon about 1 cup polenta onto each of 4 plates; top each serving with about 3 tablespoons salsa and 1 poached egg. Sprinkle evenly with bacon.
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