Maple Toast And Eggs               



Ingredients:
12 bacon strips, diced
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cp butter or margarine
12 slices firm-textured white bread
12 eggs
salt and pepper to taste

Method:
In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towel to drain. In a small saucepan. heat syrup and butter until butter is melted; set aside. Trim crusts from bread; flatten slices with rolling pin. Brush one side gererously with syrup mixture; press each slice into an ungreased muffin cup with syrup side down. Divide bacon among the muffin cups. Carefully break one egg into each cup. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with foil and bake at 400 degrees until eggs reach the desired doneness; about 18-20 minutes.