Bacon with eggs in pancakes
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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SIMPLE PROCESS
Step by step recipe
The key to this dish is properly prepared pancakes. Dry-fry them for a minute per side to make them pliable and easy to shape into baskets. Cook the bacon until crispy – it releases its own fat. Carefully crack the eggs into the pancake baskets and cook over low heat until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny. Fresh herbs complete the dish.
Prepare the pancakes
Heat the pancakes in a dry skillet for 30–60 seconds per side until pliable.
Fry the bacon
Slice 100 g of bacon into strips and fry in a dry skillet until crispy (about 3 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
Shape the pancakes into baskets
Place each pancake into a small skillet or ramekin, pressing the edges up to form a basket. Pinch to hold the shape.
Crack the eggs and add bacon
Crack 1–2 eggs (total 330 g, about 6 large) into each basket. Season with salt. Top with the crispy bacon pieces.
Cook over low heat
Cover and cook over the lowest heat for 5–7 minutes until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny. Garnish with chopped parsley (10 g) and drizzle with mayonnaise (120 g) if desired.
CHEF'S TIP
Dry-fry the pancakes
Heat the pancakes in a dry skillet for 30–60 seconds per side – they become flexible and won't tear when shaped.
No oil needed for bacon
Bacon renders enough fat. Fry until crisp, then drain on paper towels.
Cook eggs over low heat
To set the whites while keeping the yolks runny, cook over the lowest heat, covering the pan for 1–2 minutes if needed.
Serve immediately
This dish is best enjoyed hot, while the pancakes are crispy and the eggs are warm. Sprinkle with fresh herbs just before serving.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Add your taste
- Bacon → ham or chicken For a lighter version, replace bacon with lean ham or sautéed chicken breast – lower in calories.
- Mayonnaise → sour cream or yogurt Instead of mayonnaise, serve with sour cream or Greek yogurt for a fresher taste.
- Add vegetables Before adding the eggs, fill the baskets with sliced tomatoes or spinach for extra moisture and flavour.
- Cheese topping Sprinkle grated cheese over the dish 2 minutes before the end – it creates a gooey, golden crust.
HOW TO STORE
How to Store Egg Nests with Bacon
Best served fresh – pancakes lose crispness and eggs become rubbery when cooled. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 day in an airtight container. Reheat in a dry skillet or microwave. Do not freeze.
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