Best Mixed Greens With Crispy Bacon Goat Cheese And Fried Egg Recipes

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WILTED BITTER GREENS WITH CRISPY WALNUT GOAT CHEESE



Wilted Bitter Greens with Crispy Walnut Goat Cheese image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup walnuts
4 slices Pullman loaf bread, or other tight crumb white bread, crusts removed
1/2 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped
1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 (11-ounce) log goat cheese, cut into 6 equal pieces
Kosher salt
2 eggs, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 to 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 head radicchio, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups baby arugula, washed
2 heads Belgian endive, cut into 1/2-inch lengths crosswise

Steps:

  • For the goat cheese: In a food processor, pulse the walnuts until they are coarsely chopped. Tear the bread into pieces and pulse in the food processor with the chopped walnuts until they become coarse breadcrumbs. Transfer the breadcrumb mixture to a wide, flat dish. Stir in the chopped chives and parsley. Flatten each piece of goat cheese into a disk and season with salt. Dip each disk in the beaten egg mixture and then coat with the breadcrumbs, packing the crumbs onto each disk. When all the goat cheese has been coated, chill them in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
  • To help facilitate the frying process, pop the disks in the freezer for 15 minutes before frying.
  • Coat a large, nonstick saute pan generously with olive oil and bring to a medium-high heat. Carefully fry the goat cheese disks in the hot oil on both sides until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
  • When all of the disks have been fried, keep them warm in the oven.
  • Remove the oil and any burned bits from the pan and give a splash of new oil. Reduce the heat to low, add the shallots to the pan, and let them cook as the pan cools slightly. Add the Dijon and sherry vinegar to the pan and whisk to combine. Add the radicchio, arugula, and endive and season with salt. Toss to fully incorporate with the vinaigrette and to allow the salad to slightly wilt. Taste to make sure it is delicious.
  • Divide the wilted salad between serving plates and top each salad with a goat cheese disk.

MIXED GREENS WITH CRISPY BACON, GOAT CHEESE, AND FRIED EGG



Mixed Greens with Crispy Bacon, Goat Cheese, and Fried Egg image

Categories     Salad     Egg     Fry     Goat Cheese     Bacon     Spring     Lettuce     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 thick bacon slices, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups mixed baby greens
4 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Sauté bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off and discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet.
  • Whisk vinegar and mustard in large bowl to blend. Whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer 1 tablespoon dressing to small bowl; set aside. Add greens to large bowl with dressing; toss to coat. Divide greens among 4 plates. Scatter goat cheese and bacon pieces over each salad.
  • Heat drippings in same skillet over medium heat. Gently break eggs into skillet; cook until whites begin to set, about 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons water to skillet; cover and cook until whites are set and yolks are softly set, about 2 minutes. Using spatula, top each salad with 1 egg. Sprinkle eggs with salt and pepper. Drizzle lightly with reserved 1 tablespoon dressing and serve.

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