This Southern riff on bacon and eggs comes together quickly and with just a few ingredients. Using a store-bought corn muffin to make the toasted cornbread crumbs is a quick shortcut that gives this dish its star power. (Try using these crumbs as croutons in a kale Caesar salad, too!) Curly kale, collard greens, Swiss chard or a combination may be used in place of the Tuscan kale. For a vegetarian-friendly version, this recipe can be made without the bacon: Just sauté the garlic, onion and greens in 3 tablespoons olive oil, and add an additional 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Provided by Lidey Heuck
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, weekday, casseroles, vegetables, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the cornbread crumbs on a sheet pan and toss gently with the olive oil. Season lightly with salt, and bake in the prepared oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until toasted. Set aside to cool.
- Strip the kale leaves from the stems and roughly chop the leaves, discarding the stems. Place the leaves in a colander and rinse thoroughly (no need to dry).
- Heat a large 12-inch cast-iron or ovenproof stainless-steel skillet over medium. Add the bacon, if using, and cook, tossing occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes, until browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel and set aside. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pan, add the onions and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned and tender. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, being careful not to let the garlic scorch.
- Add a large handful of kale to the pan, along with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. As the kale wilts, begin tossing it with tongs and adding more handfuls until all the kale is added. Add the water and vinegar, and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes, tossing often, until the kale is tender. Return the bacon to the pan and toss.
- Use a spoon to create 6 small hollows in the cooked greens. Carefully crack an egg into each, sprinkle each one with salt and pepper and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the egg whites are just set. Sprinkle a handful of cornbread crumbs over the greens and eggs, and serve with additional cornbread crumbs on the side.
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Gideon Kinyangi
[email protected]I'm a big fan of kale and bacon, so I knew I would love this dish. I wasn't disappointed! The kale was cooked perfectly and the bacon was crispy. The cornbread crumbs added a nice touch of crunch and the eggs were cooked to perfection. I will definit
mwinyi maya
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The kale was tender and flavorful, the bacon was crispy, and the cornbread crumbs added a nice touch of crunch. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together beautifully. I will definitely be making this aga
MD SAMIUL ISLAM
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The eggs were cooked perfectly and the kale was wilted just the way I like it. The bacon and cornbread crumbs added a nice touch of flavor and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Shaid Abbas
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The eggs were cooked perfectly and the kale was wilted just the way I like it. The bacon and cornbread crumbs added a nice touch of flavor and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
asd qwe
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of kale, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The kale was cooked perfectly and didn't have any of the bitterness that I usually associate with it. The bacon and cornbread crumbs added a nice touch too. Ov
Jawadjawad
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The kale was tender and flavorful, the bacon was crispy, and the cornbread crumbs added a nice touch of crunch. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together beautifully. I will definitely be making this aga
Stephanie Asumang
[email protected]I'm a big fan of kale and bacon, so I knew I would love this dish. I wasn't disappointed! The kale was cooked perfectly and the bacon was crispy. The cornbread crumbs added a nice touch of crunch and the eggs were cooked to perfection. I will definit
Elisha Mingo
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The kale was tender and flavorful, the bacon was crispy, and the cornbread crumbs added a nice touch of crunch. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together beautifully. I will definitely be making this aga
Laura Yakich
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The eggs were cooked perfectly and the kale was wilted just the way I like it. The bacon and cornbread crumbs added a nice touch of flavor and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
zaria Smith
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The eggs were cooked perfectly and the kale was wilted just the way I like it. The bacon and cornbread crumbs added a nice touch of flavor and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Lucas Matthew Roberts
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of kale, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The kale was cooked perfectly and didn't have any of the bitterness that I usually associate with it. The bacon and cornbread crumbs added a nice touch too. Ov
Louaa Zahi yehia
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The kale was tender and flavorful, the bacon was crispy, and the cornbread crumbs added a nice touch of crunch. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together beautifully. I will definitely be making this aga
Md. Zahid Hasan
[email protected]I'm a big fan of kale and bacon, so I knew I would love this dish. I wasn't disappointed! The kale was cooked perfectly and the bacon was crispy. The cornbread crumbs added a nice touch of crunch and the eggs were cooked to perfection. I will definit
Gypsy Chele
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The eggs were cooked perfectly and the kale was wilted just the way I like it. The bacon and cornbread crumbs added a nice touch of flavor and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Farhana bipul
[email protected]I made this for breakfast this morning and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. The eggs were fluffy and flavorful, the kale was tender, and the bacon and cornbread crumbs added a nice touch of crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
MShahzad Ahmad
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The eggs were cooked perfectly and the kale was wilted just the way I like it. The bacon and cornbread crumbs added a nice touch of flavor and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Tina Damuan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of kale, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The kale was cooked perfectly and didn't have any of the bitterness that I usually associate with it. The bacon and cornbread crumbs added a nice touch too. Ov
Atis Ohun
[email protected]This dish was a real winner! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The kale was tender and flavorful, the bacon was crispy, the cornbread crumbs added a nice crunch, and the eggs were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making t