Maple Toast and Eggs Recipe

By dlperkins

Ingredients

• 12 bacon strips, diced
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup butter
• 12 slices firm-textured white bread
• 12 eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. In a small saucepan, heat syrup and butter until butter is melted; set aside.

Trim crust from bread; flatten slices with a rolling pin. Brush one side generously with syrup mixture; press each slice into a greased muffin cup with syrup side down. Divide bacon among muffin cups.

Carefully break one egg into each cup. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with foil. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until egg whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard. Serve immediately,
Yield: 12 cups.