Baked Egg Crisps

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 425°.
2. 2
   In a large skillet, cook the bacon over med-high heat until crisp, 5-7 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate, then crumble it up.
4. 4
   Spread one side of each slice of bread with the butter.
5. 5
   Press the slices, buttered side up, into each of six 4-ounce ramekins.
6. 6
   Bake until pale golden, about 8 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from the oven and decrease oven temperature to 350°.
8. 8
   Crack an egg into each ramekin.
9. 9
   Season the eggs with salt and pepper to taste.
10. 10
    Sprinkle each one with 1/2 teaspoon of the Parmesan.
11. 11
    Bake until the whites are set but the yolks are still nice and runny, 15-20 minutes.
12. 12
    Serve topped with the crumbled bacon.