Savory Baked Breakfast Stack Recipe

Name: Savory Baked Breakfast Stack
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the stack; 1/2 cup cooked polenta or grits (can be leftover, can be flavored with any savory spice, herb or cheese); 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon rendered bacon fat or melted butter; 2 ounces cooked meat (diced bacon, crumbled sausage, cubed ham, shredded pork or chicken); 1/4 cup white sauce, recipe follows; 3 tablespoons grated cheese of your choice; Salt and pepper, to taste; White sauce; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup milk; salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 4 tablespoons grated cheese, optional

Servings: persons

For the stack
1/2 cup cooked polenta or grits (can be leftover, can be flavored with any savory spice, herb or cheese)
2 eggs
1 tablespoon rendered bacon fat or melted butter
2 ounces cooked meat (diced bacon, crumbled sausage, cubed ham, shredded pork or chicken)
1/4 cup white sauce, recipe follows
3 tablespoons grated cheese of your choice
Salt and pepper, to taste
White sauce
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon paprika
4 tablespoons grated cheese, optional

1
Preheat oven to 325. Smooth polenta or grits in the bottom of a 2-cup ramekin or ovenproof bowl. Break two eggs into a separate bowl, and gently slide them atop polenta or grits. Salt and pepper to taste (take into account seasonings in meat). Drizzle eggs with bacon fat or butter, and sprinkle with meat.
2
Melt butter in small saucepan; add flour and seasonings and stir until flour begins to turn golden and smell nutty. Add milk and stir until smooth; remove from heat and add cheese, if using.
3
Pour white sauce into ramekins, and top with remaining grated cheese. (Note: If you don't want to bother with making white sauce, this is almost as good with just some grated cheese sprinkled over the egg and meat.)
4
Bake for approximately 12 minutes, long enough to heat everything through, set the whites and leave the yolk runny, or longer if for some odd reason you like a hard yolk.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the stack, 1/2 cup cooked polenta or grits (can be leftover, can be flavored with any savory spice, herb or cheese), 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon rendered bacon fat or melted butter, and more.

Yes, Savory Baked Breakfast Stack falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Savory Baked Breakfast Stack

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Variations & substitutions

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