Closed Maple Toast and Eggs Recipe

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
MAKES: 6 servings
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

Nutritional Facts

1 serving (2 each) equals 671 calories, 46 g fat (18 g saturated fat), 476 mg cholesterol,805 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber,21 g protein.

Directions

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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Originally published as Maple Toast and Eggs in Country Woman March/April 1995, p31