Cheesy Bacon Lettuce Tomato Egg Bites Food

BLT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread bread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, tossing once, until dry to the touch and slightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until fat starts to render and bacon browns, about 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a small bowl, reserving 3 Tbsp. fat.
• Whisk eggs, stock, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and 2 Tbsp. bacon fat in a large bowl. Add bread and gently toss to combine. Add bacon and tomatoes and stir to combine. Let sit until bread has absorbed most of the liquid, about 15 minutes.
• Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Add lettuce to bread mixture and stir to combine. Transfer mixture to a 13x9" baking dish and bake until top is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Brush surface with remaining 1 Tbsp. bacon fat, turn broiler on, and continue baking until tops of bread are glistening and well toasted, 3-5 minutes more. Garnish with chives, if using, and serve immediately.
• Do Ahead
• Bread can be dried out 3 days ahead; store in an airtight container at room temperature. Bacon can be cooked 3 days ahead; cover and chill.

CHEESY BACON BURGER BITES

Steps:

• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, turning often, until browned but not overly crisp. Drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings. Cut each bacon slice into 4 pieces.
• On each toothpick, thread 1 tomato half, 1 bacon piece and 1 lettuce piece; set aside.
• In large bowl, mix remaining ingredients except cheese. Fold in cheese. Shape tablespoonfuls of mixture into meatballs; flatten slightly to resemble hamburgers.
• In same skillet, heat bacon drippings over medium-high heat. Cook burgers in drippings 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink. Insert 1 toothpick in each burger; serve immediately.

CHEESY BACON LETTUCE TOMATO EGG BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 12-cup muffin tin lightly with cooking spray.
• Crumble Smithfield® fully cooked bacon into small pieces and place into a small bowl.
• Place eggs into a large mixing bowl. Whisk until combined. Add bacon, tomatoes, arugula, cheese, green onions, salt, hot sauce, and pepper. Whisk gently until ingredients are combined.
• Use a 1/3 cup to pour egg mixture into prepared muffin cups. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until eggs are set. Remove and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes before transferring to serving plates. Serve warm.

CHEESY BACON LETTUCE TOMATO EGG BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 12-cup muffin tin lightly with cooking spray.
• Crumble Smithfield® fully cooked bacon into small pieces and place into a small bowl.
• Place eggs into a large mixing bowl. Whisk until combined. Add bacon, tomatoes, arugula, cheese, green onions, salt, hot sauce, and pepper. Whisk gently until ingredients are combined.
• Use a 1/3 cup to pour egg mixture into prepared muffin cups. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until eggs are set. Remove and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes before transferring to serving plates. Serve warm.

CHEESY BACON LETTUCE TOMATO EGG BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 12-cup muffin tin lightly with cooking spray.
• Crumble Smithfield® fully cooked bacon into small pieces and place into a small bowl.
• Place eggs into a large mixing bowl. Whisk until combined. Add bacon, tomatoes, arugula, cheese, green onions, salt, hot sauce, and pepper. Whisk gently until ingredients are combined.
• Use a 1/3 cup to pour egg mixture into prepared muffin cups. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until eggs are set. Remove and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes before transferring to serving plates. Serve warm.

BACON, LETTUCE AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook bacon until it is crisp by your favorite method.
• Crumble, and set it aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings in a small bowl.
• Whisk together the reserved bacon drippings, mayonnaise, vinegar and basil and let dressing sit, covered, at room temperature while you finish making the salad.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, toss the bread pieces with the salt and pepper.
• Drizzle with the oil, and cook, stirring constantly, until the croutons are crisp and golden brown.
• In a large salad bowl mix together the romaine, tomatoes, bacon and croutons.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
• Serve immediately.

CHEESY BACON LETTUCE TOMATO EGG BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 12-cup muffin tin lightly with cooking spray.
• Crumble Smithfield® fully cooked bacon into small pieces and place into a small bowl.
• Place eggs into a large mixing bowl. Whisk until combined. Add bacon, tomatoes, arugula, cheese, green onions, salt, hot sauce, and pepper. Whisk gently until ingredients are combined.
• Use a 1/3 cup to pour egg mixture into prepared muffin cups. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until eggs are set. Remove and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes before transferring to serving plates. Serve warm.

A PERFECT BACON, LETTUCE, AND TOMATO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Method:To prepare the bacon mayonnaise, combine the egg yolk, mustard, and lemon juice in the small bowl of a food processor or in a blender and process to mix. Season with salt and pepper.
• Have the bacon fat liquid, but not hot. With the machine running, gradually add the bacon fat until the mixture starts to stiffen and emulsify, about 2 minutes. Once it starts to emulsify, you can add the fat more quickly. If the mayonnaise is too thick, just blend in 1 teaspoon of boiling water to thin it. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on each slice of bread. Arrange the lettuce and tomato slices on 1 slice of bread and season well with pepper. Top the tomato with the bacon slices and then the second slice of bread. Press together gently and serve.