Egg souffle with bacon and asparagus
Egg Souffle With Bacon and Asparagus is a Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring asparagus and bacon. This gluten-free, primal, and ketogenic recipe is rich in protein and fats, suitable for those following a low-carb diet. It is a delicious main course option, perfect for a special brunch or dinner.
Ingredients
asparagus spears
6
thick-cut bacon
3 strips
free range eggs
4 large
cream
178.5 ml
onion
80 g
parmigiano reggiano
50 g
black pepper
0.12 tsps
salt
0.5 tsps
Method
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 16-ounce ramekin or two 8-ounce ramekins.In a nonstick frying pan, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crispy.
- Place bacon strips on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. When bacon is cooled, cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Drain all but 2 teaspoons of bacon fat from pan.
- Add minced onion and sweat for 3 to 4 minutes, until onions are almost translucent.
- Add asparagus and cook for about a minute more.
- Remove pan from heat.In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, Parmesan, salt and pepper, until ingredients are incorporated. Stir in onions and asparagus.Line bottom of ramekin(s) with bacon pieces.
- Pour egg mixture over bacon. Arrange reserved asparagus tips on top of the egg mixture and place ramekin on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until center slightly jiggles and top of souffl is somewhat browned.
- Serve immediately, before it falls!
Nutrition:
Carbs
10 g
Fat
69 g
Protein
32 g
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