Soups, Salads & Sauces
2 slices Bacon, diced
1 cup Half-and-half
1 ea Large egg yolk
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 tsp White pepper
2 Tbs Fresh basil, chopped or 2 tsp. dried basil
Adapted from www.jocooks.com by BBF, May, 2020.
Add the diced bacon to a skillet and saute over medium-low heat, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon.
Add the half and half to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Whisk the egg yolk into the sauce. After simmering again, turn off the heat.
Whisk in the parmesan cheese. Stir in the pepper and basil. Taste for salt and season if needed.