Mixed Greens With 5 Spiced Bacon And Poached Egg Recipes

MIXED GREENS WITH 5-SPICED BACON AND POACHED EGG

Steps:

• FOR THE BACON:.
• Preheat oven to 400°F
• Arrange bacon slices in single layer on foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
• Bake 15 minutes or until bacon edges begin to curl.
• Remove pan from oven.
• Carefully drain drippings into glass measuring cup; set aside.
• Microwave honey and Chinese five spice in small microwavable bowl on HIGH 30 seconds, stirring after 15 seconds.
• Brush bacon with honey mixture.
• Bake 10 minutes longer or until bacon is browned and crisp.
• Carefully drain any additional drippings into measuring cup.
• Cool bacon on wire rack & break into bite-size pieces, then set aside.
• FOR THE SALAD:.
• Mix water, lemon juice and Chinese five spice in small bowl.
• Add apple slices; toss to coat well; set aside.
• Mix 1/4 cup of the warm bacon drippings, vinegar, shallots, mustard and pepper in small bowl with wire whisk until well blended; set aside.
• FOR THE POACHED EGGS:.
• Ffill large deep saucepan with 2 inches of water.
• Add 1 tablespoon vinegar & bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to medium.
• Break 1 egg into small dish.
• Carefully slide egg into simmering water (bubbles should begin to break the surface of the water).
• Repeat with remaining eggs.
• Poach eggs 3 to 5 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken.
• Carefully remove eggs with slotted spoon.
• Drain on paper towels.
• TO SERVE:
• Divide greens among 6 plates.
• Top each with a poached egg.
• Sprinkle egg with additional Chinese five spice.
• Arrange drained apple slices and bacon around salad.
• Warm dressing if needed and drizzle over salads.
• Serve immediately.

SALAD WITH CANADIAN BACON AND POACHED EGGS

Steps:

• Whisk together mustard, salt, shallots, parsley, and 4 1/2 teaspoons vinegar in a large bowl. Add 3 tablespoons oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
• Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat and brown bacon with pepper, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Fill a deep 10-inch skillet with 1 1/2 inches of water and 1 teaspoon vinegar and bring to a simmer. Break 1 egg into a cup, then slide into water. Repeat with remaining 3 eggs, spacing them evenly. Poach at a bare simmer until whites are firm but yolks are still runny, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer eggs to paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
• Toss frisée with dressing. Serve topped with bacon and eggs.

CHEESY GRITS WITH POACHED EGGS, GREENS, AND BACON

Steps:

• Bring 4 1/2 cups water to a gentle simmer in a medium saucepan. Crack an egg into a small bowl, then gently slide egg into water. Repeat with remaining eggs, waiting until whites are opaque before adding the next one (about 30 seconds apart). Poach until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer eggs to paper towels as they are done; set aside.
• Fish out any wispy pieces of cooked egg with slotted spoon; discard. Bring same saucepan of water to a boil and add a couple pinches of salt. Whisking constantly, gradually add grits. Reduce heat to low, cover saucepan, and cook grits, whisking occasionally and scraping bottom to prevent sticking, until tender, thick, and creamy, 25-40 minutes, depending on coarseness.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, until bacon is crisp, 8-10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a small bowl with slotted spoon. Combine chile and vinegar in another small bowl.
• Pour off all but 2 Tbsp. fat from skillet; cook shallot, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add chard in batches, letting it wilt slightly before adding more, and cook, tossing, until completely wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and season with salt, pepper, and some chile-soaking vinegar.
• Remove grits from heat and season with salt and lots of pepper. Add butter, then gradually add cheese, whisking until melted and combined; thin with a bit more water if too thick.
• Divide grits among bowls; top with chard, poached eggs, bacon, and chiles. Season eggs with salt and pepper.