Bacon Hash Recipe 435

NORA EPHRON'S BACON HASH

Steps:

• Cut bacon into small pieces, then cook over low flame in skillet.
• Meanwhile, dice up the cooked potato and, after some fat is rendered from the bacon, add to the skillet. Cook until the potatos are crusty brown. season with salt and pepper.
• Eat with an egg, if you like.

POTATO-BACON HASH

Steps:

• 1. In a heavy skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate.
• 2. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the fat and return the pan to high heat.
• 3. Add the potatoes, white scallions (if using), garlic, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil.
• 4. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the potatoes are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• 5. Add the bacon, broken into pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes more.
• 6. Remove from heat, garnish with the green scallions (if using), and serve.

BACON, POTATO AND ONION HASH

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the potatoes over a low heat for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
• Add the garlic and bacon and increase the heat. Fry for 5-6 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the potatoes and bacon are golden.
• Add the onions and cook for 1 minute.
• Stir in the mustard and plenty of salt and pepper. Divide between four plates and keep warm.
• Half fill a small frying pan with water and bring to a simmer. Carefully break in the eggs and allow the water to come back to the boil. Simmer for 1 minute, then remove each egg using a slotted spoon.
• Top each plate of hash with a poached egg, sprinkle with black pepper and serve immediately.

SHEET-PAN BACON AND EGG HASH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 18x13-inch rimmed pan with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, mix sweet potatoes, red potatoes, onion, bacon, oil, garlic, thyme, 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Spread in pan in even layer.
• Bake 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes, until bacon is crisp and potatoes are browned.
• Remove pan from oven; create 6 wells in potato mixture. Gently crack an egg into each well; season eggs with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until egg yolk and whites are firm. Sprinkle with parsley.