Bacon-Wrapped Eggs with Polenta

Gluten Free
Health score
7%
Bacon-Wrapped Eggs with Polenta
45 min.
8
604kcal

Suggestions

Ingredients

  • 20 slices applewood-smoked bacon thick
  • tablespoons butter ()
  • large eggs 
  • teaspoon thyme leaves fresh minced
  • 0.3 cup green onions thinly sliced
  • ounces gruyère cheese grated
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese packed grated ()
  • cup polenta (coarse cornmeal)
  • teaspoon salt 
  • cups water 
  • ounces cheddar cheese white extra-sharp grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add green onions and stir until wilted, about 1 minute.
  3. 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.)
  4. Heat large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add bacon; fry until beginning to brown but still pliable, about 4 minutes.
  6. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Cool slightly. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon drippings for Spring Greens with Sherry Vinaigrette.
  7. Line sides of eight 1 1/4-cup custard cups with 2 slices bacon each, forming collar.
  8. 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.
  9. Mix cheeses in bowl.
  10. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese mixture over polenta in each cup. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead.
  11. Let stand at room temperature.)
  12. Preheat oven to 400°F. Crack 1 egg into center of each cup.
  13. Sprinkle eggs with remaining cheese, green onions, thyme, and black pepper.
  14. Transfer cups to rimmed baking sheet.
  15. Bake until egg whites are almost set, about 20 minutes.
  16. Let eggs stand at room temperature 5 minutes (eggs will continue to cook).
  17. Run small sharp knife around edge of cups; tilt cups and slide bacon, polenta, and egg onto plates and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories604kcal
Protein18.94%
Fat69.6%
Carbs11.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.81
Glycemic Load
8.85
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
17.443043532579%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.33mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:604.39kcal
30.22%
Fat:46.45g
71.46%
Saturated Fat:19.96g
124.72%
Carbohydrates:17.22g
5.74%
Net Carbohydrates:15.23g
5.54%
Sugar:0.72g
0.8%
Cholesterol:279.91mg
93.3%
Sodium:1154.28mg
50.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.44g
56.88%
Selenium:38.94µg
55.63%
Phosphorus:490.82mg
49.08%
Calcium:459.21mg
45.92%
Vitamin B2:0.47mg
27.71%
Zinc:3.82mg
25.47%
Vitamin B12:1.38µg
22.93%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.42%
Vitamin A:889.52IU
17.79%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.94%
Vitamin B5:1.42mg
14.25%
Vitamin B3:2.8mg
14.01%
Magnesium:51.44mg
12.86%
Iron:1.89mg
10.48%
Vitamin D:1.51µg
10.04%
Folate:39.44µg
9.86%
Potassium:298.04mg
8.52%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.43%
Fiber:1.98g
7.94%
Vitamin E:1.18mg
7.9%
Vitamin K:8.09µg
7.71%
Copper:0.14mg
7.1%
Vitamin C:0.99mg
1.2%
Source:Epicurious