Basque shepherd's pie

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4eachesSlices Bacon
3eachesMed. Potatoes
2teaspoonsSliced Green Onions/tops
1tablespoonSnipped Parsley
¾teaspoonSalt
teaspoonDried Thyme, Crushed
1xDash Pepper
4eachesLarge Eggs

Directions

In 8-inch skillet cook bacon until crisp; drain, reserving 2 T of drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. In same skillet combine reserved drippings, peeled, thinly sliced potatoes, onion, parsley, salt, thyme and pepper. Cover tightly; cook over low heat til potatoes are barely tender, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring carefully once or twice. In small bowl beat together eggs and milk; pour over potato mixture. Cover and continue cooking over very low heat til egg is set in center, 8 to 10 minutes. With a wide spatula, loosen sides and bottom and slide potatoes out onto serving plate, or serve from skillet. Sprinkle crumbled bacon atop. Serve hot.

Submitted By BARRY WEINSTEIN On 12-26-94