Bacon Egg Stuffed Peppers Food

THE BEST STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• If your peppers don't sit upright on your cutting board, trim about 1/8-inch off the bottoms to even them out so they can stand without falling over. Cut the top off each pepper about 1/2-inch down. Remove and discard the stems, then finely chop the remaining flesh from the tops. Scoop out the seeds and as much of the membranes as you can. Place the peppers in a large microwave-safe bowl with 1/2 cup water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high power for 12 minutes. Carefully uncover and let them sit until ready to assemble.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spread the beef in an even layer and cook undisturbed until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Toss and continue to cook, breaking up any clumps with the back of a spoon and scraping up any browned bits from the pan until the meat is lightly browned all over, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the browned meat to a large bowl with a slotted spoon.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and add the reserved chopped peppers, onions, garlic, thyme, 4 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until falling apart and much of the liquid has evaporated, about 7 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly until brick red colored, about 1 minute. Stir in the wine and cook until the mixture is reduced, very thick and no smell of alcohol remains, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Transfer to the bowl with the beef. Stir in the rice until completely combined. (The mixture will be wet.) Season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.
• Place the peppers cut-side up in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Spoon the filling into the peppers, gently pressing it in with the back of a spoon. Be careful not to overstuff and split the sides of the peppers. Bake for 15 minutes. Then top with the cheese and continue baking until the filling is heated through and the cheese is browned in spots, 10 to 12 minutes.

BACON-STUFFED DEVILED EGGS

Steps:

• Put the eggs in a medium saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and continue to cook for 7 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare a bowl of ice water. Drain the cooked eggs and transfer them to the ice water until cool, about 5 minutes.
• Peel the eggs, then halve them lengthwise and pop out the yolks into a medium bowl. Set the whites on a plate rounded-side down. Add the mayonnaise, chives, mustard and bacon to the yolks and mash until creamy and well combined; season with salt and pepper.
• Spoon or pipe the filling into the reserved egg white halves. Garnish with chives.

BACON & EGG STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 F. Spray a small baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Cut the peppers in half lengthwise (slicing through the stem if you can and then down. Remove the seeds and any membranes inside by using a small sharp knife, then bring a cup or two of water to a boil over medium heat. Add the peppers, cover and let cook for about 5 minutes or until the peppers are tender.
• While the peppers are blanching, heat the olive oil in another pan over medium heat and saute the onion and garlic until tender and the onions are translucent. Remove from heat.
• Take the peppers from the water and pat dry with a clean towel. Set the peppers cut side up on the prepared baking sheet. Line the bottoms of the pepper with bacon and a few cilantro leaves, then the onion/garlic, then a bit of cheese. Make sure there is a good space in the middle for the egg.
• Crack an egg into each pepper, sprinkling the egg with Red Robin Seasoning (or salt) and pepper and add more cheese on top if desired. Bake at 400 F for 20 - 25 minutes or until the white is set and the cheese is nicely melted. (Cook about 5 minutes longer if you want the yolk to be set too.)
• Sprinkle with additional cilantro and/or bacon if desired and serve hot with toast for dipping into the runny yolk.

EGG AND BACON STUFFED BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Carve the inside of 4 demi-baguettes so you can make room for the filing.
• Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook in a skillet until crispy. Set aside.
• In a large skillet on medium heat, add the olive oil and cook the onion 5-6 minutes until soft. Add tomato and bell pepper and cook until slightly golden; 4-5 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, mix the eggs, cream, cheese, cooked bacon, and cooked veggies. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Spoon the egg mixture into the prepared baguettes. Bake 18-20 minutes until golden, and when the egg mixture is set. Remove for oven and allow to cool 3-4 minutes. Serve while still warm. Drizzle with white balsamic or you're favorite balsamic.

CHEESE-EGGS WITH BACON AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a pan, medium heat, slightly fry the bacon.
• just before brown add the onions and saute for 5 minutes.
• Cut the peppers in fine strips and add to pan.
• Beat the eggs and add 3/4 of the cheese, salt and pepper.
• Pour eggs/cheese mix over the onion-bacon-pepper-mix.
• let sit and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese and the chives.