Creamy Parmesan Caesar With Bacon Egg Recipes

BACON-AND-EGG CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Put the Parmesan, oil, vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a jar or other container with a lid. Secure the lid and shake vigorously to combine. (The dressing can be made a day ahead; shake well before serving.)
• Lay the bacon in a large nonstick skillet and cook over medium heat, turning once, until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain, then finely chop.
• Wipe out the skillet, coat it with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle the eggs with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
• Meanwhile, toast the bread, then rub one side of each slice with the garlic. Cut each slice in half. Put 2 toast halves on each of 4 plates and top each plate with a romaine heart half. Drizzle with the dressing, top with an egg and sprinkle with the bacon. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

BACON-AND-EGG BREAKFAST CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Put the Parmesan, oil, lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes, 3 tablespoons water, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a jar or other container with a lid. Secure the lid, and shake vigorously to combine. (The dressing can be made a day ahead; shake well before serving.)
• Lay the bacon in a large nonstick skillet, and cook over medium heat until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels, then finely chop.
• Wipe out the skillet, coat with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet, and cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle the eggs with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, toast the bread, then rub one side of each slice with the garlic. Cut each slice in half. Put 2 toast halves on a plate, and top each set with a romaine heart half. Drizzle with the dressing, top with an egg and sprinkle with bacon. Repeat with the remaining toast, romaine, dressing, eggs and bacon.

PARMESAN EGGS

Steps:

• Set aside 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan in an 8-inch ring around the edge of a large nonstick skillet, leaving a 7-inch empty circle in the center. Sprinkle the reserved Parmesan in a line down the center of the circle, dividing it into 2 half-circles. Heat the skillet over medium-low heat.
• Gently crack an egg into each half-circle and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover the skillet and cook, undisturbed, until the whites are almost set and the cheese has melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Uncover and cook until the cheese is browned but the egg yolks are still runny, 1 to 2 minutes more. Gently slide the eggs onto a serving plate. The cheese will crisp as it cools.

SPAGHETTI WITH PARMESAN AND BACON

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble into small pieces.
• Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
• Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add spaghetti, milk mixture, peas, and garlic; cook and stir until milk mixture is heated through and coats the spaghetti, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in bacon and Parmesan cheese. Garnish with parsley.

CREAMY PESTO 'N BACON EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes. Stir in cheese, pesto, nutmeg and pepper. Keep warm., Place 2-3 in. of water in a large saucepan or skillet with high sides. Bring to a boil; adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Break one egg into a small bowl; holding bowl close to surface of water, slip egg into water. Repeat with remaining eggs., Cook, uncovered, until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 3-5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of water., Top each bagel half with two slices of bacon, a poached egg and sauce. Serve immediately.