Polenta with Back Bacon and Eggs
This recipe makes 6 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 278 |
| pro | 18 g |
| total fat | 15 g |
| sat. fat | 5 g |
| carb | 15 g |
| fibre | 1 g |
| sodium | 903 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 10 |
| iron | 10 |
| vit A | 12 |
| folate | 13 |
- Portion size: 6
Poached eggs sit pretty atop a stack of pan-crisped polenta and back bacon.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp 2tbspvegetable oil
- 1/2 cup 1/2cupshredded Asiago cheese or old Cheddar cheese
- 12 slices 12slicesback bacon
- 6 6eggeggs
- 1 1green oniongreen onions, chopped Polenta:
- 3 cups 3cupschicken stock
- Pinch Pinchpepper
- 3/4 cup 3/4cupcornmeal
Preparation
Polenta: In saucepan, bring chicken stock and pepper to boil; gradually whisk in cornmeal until thickened. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes or until stiff to stir and cornmeal is softened. Scrape into 11- x 7-inch (2 L) glass baking dish, spreading evenly. Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 1 hour or until firm. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.) Cut into 6 pieces.
In large nonstick skillet, heat half of the oil over medium-high heat; cook polenta, turning once, for 5 minutes or until golden. Transfer to serving plates; sprinkle with cheese.
Add remaining oil to pan; cook bacon, turning once, for 4 minutes or until browned. Place 2 slices on each piece of polenta; keep warm.
Meanwhile, into shallow saucepan, pour enough water to come 3 inches (8 cm) up side; bring to boil. Reduce heat to gently simmer. One at a time, break eggs into small dish; gently slip into simmering water. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until desired doneness. Remove each egg with slotted spoon and drain well, pressing spoon on towel to remove excess water; place 1 on top of bacon on each piece of polenta. Sprinkle with onion.
Source : Mealtime Made Easy: 2001
