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Bacon Wrapped Eggs with Cheesey Polenta
Submitted by: Jessica
 Bacon-Wrapped Eggs With Polenta is good as a brunch side item or alone.

INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 tablespoon(s) , Butter
  • 1/4 cup(s) , Green Onions Minced
  • 3 cup(s) , Water
  • 1 teaspoon(s) , Salt
  • 1 cup(s) , Polenta
  • 1/2 cup(s) , Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1 1/3 tablespoon(s) , Fresh Thyme Minced
  • 20 slice(s) , Applewood-Smoked Bacon Thick
  • 6 ounces , Extra Sharp White Cheddar Cheese Grated
  • 6 ounces , Gruyere Cheese Grated
  • 8 large , Eggs
  • 1/4 cup(s) , Green Onions Thinly Sliced

Instructions:
Make Polenta a day ahead of time.

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

Makes 8 servings.

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