Pepper Egg-in-a-Hole

Ingredients

• 4 bell peppers (assorted colors), tops and seeds removed

• 1 c. shredded Cheddar (optional)

• 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped

• kosher salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 4 large eggs

• Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Yields: 4 servings

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400º. In each bell pepper half, add optional cheddar and cooked bacon. Crack an egg on top and season with salt and pepper.

2. Bake until whites are cooked and yolks slightly runny, 20 to 25 minutes.

3. Garnish with parsley.