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While this is a great breakfast dish, we usually have it for dinner. It's a hearty meal that can be sized up or down easily. The very first time I made it, back in 1981 as a new bride, I misread the directions and used 2 CUPS of milk! I figured it out after waiting forever for it to set. We eat this with ketchup, but you can...

Provided by Cyndi Holman

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium potatoes
6-8 slice bacon
1 medium onion, chopped
8 eggs
2 Tbsp milk or light cream
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1-2 tsp minced chives (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Cook potatoes in their skins in boiling water in a large saucepan until barely tender, about 15 minutes.Drain; return to pot; shake over very low heat to dry.Peel and cut into 1/4" slices. (Slices should be firm, but not overcooked.
  • 2. Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels; crumble; reserve.
  • 3. Pour off bacon fat from skillet into a measuring cup. Measure and return 4 tablespoons to the skillet. Add onion; sauté 5 minutes or until tender.
  • 4. Add potato slices; cook for 10 minutes, turning to brown evenly. Add more bacon fat if necessary.
  • 5. Beat eggs in a bowl until creamy; beat in milk, salt, pepper, and chives.
  • 6. Sprinkle the reserved bacon over the potatoes. Pour in the egg mixture to cover evenly.
  • 7. Cook over low heat, covered, for 8 minutes, shaking the skillet once the eggs begin to set to prevent sticking. Eggs should be well set, but still somewhat moist.
  • 8. Place a warm platter larger than the skillet over the top. Holding both together, invert the Hoppeloppel onto the platter, brown side up. Cut in wedges to serve.

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