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Leslie Helen

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How to Make Carbonara Sauce

July 21, 2022 by Leslie Helen Leave a Comment

This low-carb Carbonara sauce is a modern take on a loved classic. It is simple and quick to make – ready in under 30 minutes.

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How to make Carbonara low-carb?

low-carb carbonara with zoodles wrapped on a fork
Carbonara served with Zoodles

Traditional Carbonara sauce is low-carb, however, today many recipes call for cream (which can add up to 7 carbs to the recipe). Where the carbs really add up is what you pair with the Carbonara sauce. Typically, one would serve Carbonara sauce over a plate of linguini or spaghetti with toasted garlic bread on the side. An easy swap is using a low-carb pasta substitute like spiraled vegetables and using a low-carb bread for the garlic toast.

Low-carb pasta options:

  • Zoodles are spiraled zucchini (to learn more about spiraling vegetables, read my A Simple way to Spiral Vegetables post).
  • Konjac pasta
  • Pasta made from Hearts of Palm
zoodles

Low-carb bread options:

I find eating this Carbonara sauce with Zoodles so filling that I skip the bread altogether. However, if you want to have garlic bread, here are some good options for low-carb bread.

  • Carbonaut brand of low-carb bread is my favourite
  • You can also make your own using this mix

What ingredients do you need for the Carbonara sauce?

For simplicity, I use bacon instead of guanciale (cured pork cheek), it’s a good readily available option that doesn’t compromise the taste of the sauce. I also use freshly grated Parmesan cheese if I can’t get my hands on Pecorino-Romano cheese.

This recipe uses 3 egg whites. I use fresh eggs and separate them. I refrigerate the whites and use them the next day to make an omelet. You can also buy a carton of egg whites if you prefer.

  • 5-6 slices of bacon
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Recommended Tools

  • Whisk
  • Deep pan, I use the Heritage Cast Iron Wok and a deep dish cast iron pan with a lid
  • Medium-sized bowl

Carbonara Sauce Cooking Instructions

Making the sauce

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, around 10-15 minutes.
bacon
  • While the bacon is cooking, whisk egg yolks and egg together in a medium-sized bowl. Add in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Continue whisking until fully mixed.
cheese sauce
  • When the bacon is ready, reduce heat to low. Add the egg and cheese mixture, the peas, and the pasta substitute. Add 1 tbsp of boiling water at a time until the sauce is at the consistency to your liking. (Note: if using spiraled vegetables, you will likely need less water as the moisture from the vegetables escape when heated.)
  • Add in the spinach and cover. After a minute, stir to incorporate the wilted spinach with the rest of the dish.
carbonara with peas and bacon

Serving the Carbonara Sauce

  • Divide into 4 portions, and top with fresh cracked pepper and more freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
low-carb carbonara
low-carb carbonara with zoodles and grated cheese
low-carb carbonara

Carbonara Sauce

Quick and easy low-carb carbonara.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Calories 317 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5-6 slices bacon (about 1/3 of package)
  • 3 eggs yolks
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • 1-2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup boiling water Tip: If serving with pasta, keep 1 cup of the pasta water, otherwise boiling water will do

Instructions
 

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, around 10-15 minutes.
  • While the bacon is cooking, whisk egg yolks and egg together in a medium-sized bowl. Add in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Continue whisking until fully mixed.
  • When the bacon is ready, reduce heat to low. Add the egg and cheese mixture, the peas, and the pasta substitute. Add 1 tbsp of boiling water at a time until the sauce is at the consistency to your liking. (Note: if using spiraled vegetables, you will likely need less water as the moisture from the vegetables escape when heated.)
  • Add in the spinach and cover. After a minute, stir to incorporate the wilted spinach with the rest of the dish.
  • Divide into 4 portions, and top with fresh cracked pepper and more freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Nutritional information per serving:
  • 317 Cals; 3 Net Carbs; 21 Protein; 23 Fat
Nutritional information per serving if made without the peas and spinach:
  • 301 Cals; 1 Net Carbs; 20 Protein; 23 Fat
In my personal opinion, eat the peas and the spinach. The benefits, far outway the 2 carb savings 🙂
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Make an Easter Braided Egg Bread using a Bread Machine

April 13, 2022 by Leslie Helen Leave a Comment

I grew up in Toronto’s Roncesvalles Village, also known as Little Poland. Down the main street, there were many Polish Bakeries, Delicatessens, and Restaurants. At Easter, my Polish Grandma, whom we lived with, would go to the local bakery and pick up some special Easter Egg Buns. You could buy egg bread all year round, however, at Easter, these were made special by adding a sweet glaze and sprinkles. We are all about keeping life simple and in this post, I will show you how easy it is to make egg bread using your bread machine.

egg bread with lemon glaze and sprinkles

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What’s special about egg bread at Easter?

Many cultures have a version of egg bread as part of their Easter traditions. Eggs represent new life or rebirth so it is fitting that eggs are used in a holiday all about the resurrection of Jesus! Fun fact, during medieval times eggs, were forbidden during Lent (the 40 days leading up to Easter) and so receiving an egg on Easter was a real treat!

egg bread

Why do I use a bread machine?

I love using a bread machine because it takes the guesswork out of creating the perfect loaf of bread. The machine I have has 14 functions. My favourite one is the dough function. The dough function will knead the dough, allow it to rest and rise, punch it, and does another rest and rise. It also adds the right amount of warmth to the dough to allow it to rise. It’s a perfect ball of dough every time.

What to look for in a bread machine?

My bread machine was an investment, but I’ve had it for almost 10 years! I have the Breadman bread machine. My advice on what to look for in a good bread machine is:

  1. A collapsible kneading paddles. This is a must for me. Right before the bread starts to bake the paddle collapses flat against the bottom of the pan. This allows you to remove it with little damage to the loaf of bread.
  2. A dough-only option. You could use a standup mixer, but you will still need to babysit the dough through the resting and rise period. I prefer to leave the hard work to the machine!
  3. Multiple functions for different types of bread. The Breadman has 14 functions including French, gluten-free, low-carb, and even a jam!
  4. Automatic “extra” dispenser perfect for adding fruit, seeds, or nuts to your bread.
Breadman Bread Maker

How to make the Egg Bread?

Recommended Tools:

  • Bread machine, Breadman, Cusimax,
  • Cookie sheet
  • Pastry Brush
  • Parchment paper

Egg Bread Dough Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup water, room temperature
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups organic all-purpose unbleached flour
  • 1 tsp active dry or bread machine yeast
  • 1 egg, whisked for egg wash
butter cubes and egg in a bread maker

Lemon Glaze Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup Confectioners sugar
  • 1/2 Lemon
  • 1 tsp decorating sprinkles (optional)
sugar, lemon and a citrus juicer

Cooking Instructions:

Making the Dough

  1. Setup your bread machine according to the manual. I use the Breadman machine, so my setup involves attaching the collapsible kneading paddle to the bottom of the bread pan.
  2. Add the water and 1 egg to a bowl and whisk until fully mixed and full of bubbles. Pour into the bread pan.
  3. Measure the next 5 ingredients into the bread pan in the order listed.
  4. If your bread machine has a collapsible kneading paddle, like mine, make sure it is in the upright position.
  5. Turn on the bread machine and select the dough setting. The dough process on my machine takes 130 minutes.
  6. When the dough is ready, remove the bread pan from the machine and dump the dough onto a piece of lightly floured parchment paper. Remove the kneading paddle from the dough.
  7. Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
dough in baking pan

Braiding the Dough

three balls of dough
braiding dough
braided dough ring
  1. Cut the dough into 3 equal parts. Stretch each section out as far as it naturally will go without breaking.
  2. Lay the 3 long pieces of dough side-by-side about 1 inch apart. Pinch the ends together on one side. Slowly braid the dough.
  3. Carefully braid the dough. When the braid is complete, carefully bring both ends together to form a ring, then pinch the ends together so the bread stays in the shape of the ring.
  4. Cover, and let sit for 40 minutes or until the dough doubles in size.
  5. Beat 1 egg. Using a silicone pastry brush, brush the egg wash over the dough.
  6. Place the dough on the middle rack in a 375F preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Lemon Glaze

lemon glaze
  1. Add confectioners sugar to a small bowl.
  2. Stir in the juice of 1/2 a lemon.
  3. Using a silicone basting brush, brush the glaze over the cooled eggs bread.
  4. Top with some decorating sprinkles and enjoy!
slice of Easter egg bread

Recipe Variations

  • This recipe yields a 1lb loaf. You can double the recipe to make 2 rings (it will still fit into the bread machine).
  • Instead of shaping the braid into a ring, pinch the ends and bake it straight. You can omit the lemon glaze. This makes great toasting or sandwich bread. I love making french toast using egg bread too.
braided egg bread
egg bread braided loaf and bun
slice of Easter egg bread

Easter Egg Bread with a Sweet Lemon Glaze

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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Resting Time 3 hrs
Total Time 3 hrs 40 mins

Equipment

  • Bread Machine with a dough only setting
  • Cookie sheet
  • Pastry brush
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water, room temperature
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups organic all-purpose unbleached flour
  • 1 tsp active dry or bread machine yeast
  • 1 egg, whisked for egg wash

Lemon Glaze

  • 3/4 cup Confectioners sugar
  • 1/2 Lemon
  • 1 tsp decorating sprinkles (optional)

Instructions
 

Making the Dough

  • Setup your bread machine according to the manual. I use the Breadman machine, so my setup involves attaching the collapsible kneading paddle to the bottom of the bread pan.
  • Add the water and 1 egg to a bowl and whisk until fully mixed and full of bubbles. Pour into the bread pan.
  • Measure the next 5 ingredients into the bread pan in the order listed.
  • If your bread machine has a collapsible kneading paddle, like mine, make sure it is in the upright position.
  • Turn on the bread machine and select the dough setting. The dough process on my machine takes 130 minutes.
  • When the dough is ready, remove the bread pan from the machine and dump the dough onto a piece of lightly floured parchment paper. Remove the kneading paddle from the dough.
  • Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Braiding the Dough

  • Cut the dough into 3 equal parts. Stretch each section out as far as it naturally will go without breaking.
  • Lay the 3 long pieces of dough side-by-side about 1 inch apart. Pinch the ends together on one side. Slowly braid the dough.
  • Carefully braid the dough. When the braid is done, carefully bring both ends together to form a circle. Pinch the ends together so the bread stays in the shape of the circle.
  • Cover and let sit for 40 minutes or until the dough doubles in size.
  • Beat 1 egg. Using a silicone basting brush, brush the egg wash over the dough.
  • Place the dough on the middle rack in a 375F preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Lemon Glaze

  • Add confectioners sugar to a small bowl.
  • Stir in the juice of 1/2 a lemon.
  • Using a silicone basting brush, brush the glaze over the cooled eggs bread.
  • Top with some decorating sprinkles and enjoy!

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How to Make Pumpkin Spice French Toast

December 3, 2021 by Leslie Helen Leave a Comment

Now that my daughter started school, our weekday mornings look a bit different. They are more rushed and breakfast needs to be quick. But on weekends, holidays, and vacations we take breakfast seriously and tend to go all out. It’s an opportunity for us to sit and have breakfast together. We love french toast. I tend to make up a batch of this recipe on Sundays and keep a few extras in the fridge for a quick breakfast during the week – perfect for those rushed school mornings. This recipe is extra special in the fall because it has the flavour of pumpkin spice. Keep reading for the full pumpkin spice french toast recipe.

stacked french toast with whip cream

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Pumpkin Spice and All Things Nice

I love pumpkin spice mix. It is a staple in my pantry. I make my own and use it in pies, drinks, muffins, loaves of bread, pancakes, and of course French Toast. You can basically use it in most recipes that call for cinnamon. I share my recipe for how I make Pumpkin Spice Mix on the blog. Check it out and use it in this recipe.

What kind of bread works best for French Toast?

In my opinion, it’s best to use bread that has a soft texture and is a few days old. This combination will soak up the egg the best. But really most types of plain bread without a lot of flavour will work, use what you have on hand.

  • White or whole wheat sandwich bread
  • Soft egg bread (challah)
  • White French bread
French toast with maple syrup and icing sugar

Recommended Tools

  • Cast iron pan – seasoned – for that perfect golden brown texture
  • Whisk – best for mising and getting out clumps from the spice mix

Ingredients:

eggs, pumpkin spice, vanilla and milk
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1-2 tbsp pumpkin spice mix (or 1 tbsp cinnamon)
  • 8-10 slices of bread
  • 2 tsp coconut oil to grease the pan

Steps:

  1. Add the eggs, milk, vanilla, and pumpkin spice mix to a bowl. Whisk until completely mixed, and there are no clumps.
whisking eggs in a bowl
  1. Melt some coconut oil in the cast-iron pan over medium heat.
  2. Dip both sides of bread into egg mixture, making sure to completely coat all sides of the bread.
  3. Place in the heated pan, and cook until golden brown. Flip over and cook until golden brown.
golden brown french toast in a cast-iron pan
  1. Set aside. I place them in a toaster oven on the warm setting so they stay warm until ready to serve.
  2. Repeat until all mixture is finished.
2 slices of French toast on a spatula

Finishing Touches

Best to serve warm with any combination of the following finishing touches.

  • 100% pure Canadian maple syrup
  • Pad of butter
  • Dusting of icing sugar
  • Coconut whip cream (or regular)
  • Fresh berries
pouring maple syrup over French toast
stacked french toast with whip cream

Pumpkin Spice French Toast

The perfect breakfast meal.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Cast iron pan
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 5 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1-2 tbsp pumpkin spice mix (or 1 tbsp cinnamon)
  • 8-10 slices of bread
  • 2 tsp coconut oil to grease the pan

Instructions
 

  • Add the eggs, milk, vanilla, and pumpkin spice mix to a bowl. Whisk until completely mixed, and there are no clumps.
  • Melt some coconut oil in the cast-iron pan over medium heat.
  • Dip both sides of bread into egg mixture, making sure to completely coat all sides of the bread.
  • Place in the heated pan, and cook until golden brown. Flip over and cook until golden brown.
  • Set aside. I place them in a toaster oven on the warm setting so they stay warm until ready to serve.
  • Repeat until all mixture is finished.
  • Serve warm with 100% pure Canadian maple syrup, a dusting of icing sugar, and/or some coconut whip cream.

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How to Make Sous Vide Egg Bites at Home

September 4, 2021 by Leslie Helen Leave a Comment

These sous vide egg bites are just like the kind you would find in a trendy coffee shop that sells for roughly $6 for 2 egg bites. You can make them at home for much less while not compromising on great taste! These are a great low-carb, high-protein option for a quick breakfast or pair with a salad and have for lunch.

egg bites on a plate beside a cup of coffee
Sous Vide Egg Bites
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What is Sous Vide?

Sous vide is a French cooking technique where food is vacuum-sealed in a cooking pouch and cooked in a water bath. The technique places emphasis on precise temperature control in cooking the food, rather than the time it takes the food to cook. The technique has gained popularity with the release of the Sous Vide wand to help with the process. I’ve linked to one here that has a high rating on amazon so you have an idea of what I’m talking about.

To be honest, I still don’t fully understand the hype, however, I do use the water bath technique for a few staple recipes in my tool kit. Adopting this part of the sous vide process is a simple alternative and works well if you are cooking in your oven. I use it for some bread recipes and when making cheesecake and I will use it in today’s recipe for Egg Bites.

Tips for making the perfect Egg Bites

  1. Cook the Egg Bites in a water bath. Place an oven safe deep casserole or pie plate filled with about 1 inch of water on the lower rack of the oven before preheating. Make sure you do this step before turning on the oven to avoid the risk of your dish cracking.
  2. Using a high-powered blender adds tiny air bubbles to the eggs which result in fluffier egg bites.
  3. Change up the flavour according to your tast by using your favourite cheeses and choice of deli meats. I love using old cheddar or smoked cheeses.

Recommended Tools:

  • Blender. I have the Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto IQ and love it.
  • Cutting board
  • Muffin pan
  • Cheese grator

Ingredients for Egg Bites

  • 10 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup of sour cream
  • 1 cup of shredded cheese of choice (I love using smoked gouda or old cheddar)
  • 1/2 tsp each salt and black pepper
  • 4 slices of bacon, cooked
  • 8 slices of coldcut of choice (I used 4 slices ham and 4 slices turkey)
  • 1 tbsp of nutritional yeast (optional)
cold cut meat, gouda cheese brick, oli, salt and pepper, sour cream  and eggs

Instructions for Egg Bites

  1. Make sure to cook the bacon before starting this recipe.
  2. Set up a water bath by filling an oven-safe dish with 1-inch deep water. Place on the lower rack of the oven. This will create a humid environment to allow the eggs to cook evenly and prevent them from drying out.
  3. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  4. Grease a muffin pan by adding the oil to one muffin pocket and spreading it to remaining pockets using a food brush. Make sure to coat each pocket well.
  5. Add the eggs, sour cream, shredded cheese, salt, pepper and nutritional yeast (if using) to a blender.
egg and cheese in a blender
  1. Blend on highest speed for 30 seconds. The eggs should be smooth and frothy.
eggs blended in a blender
  1. Pour the egg mixture evenly into each of the muffin pockets.
pouring blended eggs into a muffin tin
  1. Add the chopped cooked bacon and pieces of cold cuts to each of the egg-filled muffin pockets.
  2. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
uncooked eggs in a muffin tin with green onions and chopped up meat
  1. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes.
cooked eggs in a muffin tin with green onions and chopped meat
  1. Using a spoon, remove the egg bites from the muffin tray and play on a plate or in a food storage container.
  2. Can be stored in the fridge for 3 days or frozen for 2-3 months.
egg bites on a black platter

Sous Vide Egg Bites

Just like the fancy sous vide egg bites you would find in a fancy, high-end coffee shop, but for a fraction of the cost. These are light in texture and deliciously full of protein.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Course Breakfast, Lunch

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Muffin pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp oil (to grease the muffin pan) either olive or avocado work well
  • 10 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheese of choice I use smoked gouda or old cheddar
  • 1/2 tsp each salt and black pepper
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
  • 4 slices cooked bacon
  • 8 slices of coldcut of choice I use 4 ham, 4 turkey

Instructions
 

  • Make sure to cook the bacon before starting this recipe.
  • Set p a water bath by filling an oven-safe dish with 1-inch deep water. Place on the lower rack of the oven. This will create a humid environment to allow the eggs to cook evenly and prevent them from drying out.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Grease a muffin pan by adding the oil to one muffin pocket and spreading to remaining pockets using a food brush. Make sure to coat each pocket well.
  • Add the eggs, sour cream, shredded cheese, salt, pepper and nutritional yeast (if using) to a blender and blend on highest speed for 30 seconds. The eggs should be smooth and frothy.
  • Pour the egg mixture evenly into each of the muffin pockets.
  • Add the chopped cooked bacon and pieces of cold cuts to each of the egg-filled muffin pockets.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Using a spoon, remove the egg bites from the muffin tray and play on a plate or in a food storage container.
  • Can be stored in the fridge for 3 days or frozen for 2-3 months.

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How to Make Skillet Hash & Eggs

April 11, 2021 by Leslie Helen 2 Comments

This Skillet Hash & Eggs is a great recipe to use up your leftovers, but it is also easy enough to make from scratch. Either way, the potatoes, bacon, and eggs create a hearty, tasty meal perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

hash and eggs on a white plate

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Why You’ll love this Skillet Hash & Egg Recipe?

This is a great recipe to keep in your “what to do with leftovers” tool kit. We have roasted potatoes as a side dish at least weekly, and we always make sure to make more than we need for that meal. Roasted potatoes are great to keep in the fridge and use when you need food ready for those busy days.

This recipe is so versatile that you probably have the ingredients already in your fridge or pantry, so there is no need to run to the store. The other night we had grilled lamb and roasted potatoes for dinner. We used the leftover lamb and potatoes to make this skillet hash and eggs and it was the one we’ve made yet!

Skillet Recipe Breakdown

In my opinion, the best Skillets consist of the following components:

Potatoes: Roasted leftover potatoes work really well but if you don’t have any made, don’t worry, it’s easy enough to fry some up. We usually get red potatoes If you are following a lower-carb diet, try swapping potatoes for chopped cauliflower (just keep in mind cauliflower doesn’t need as much time to cook).

man wearing a watch chopping potatoes on a cutting board

Eggs: So many options, crack them right on top of the hash and bake, pour whisked eggs into the hash, and scramble or fry them to your liking in a separate pan and slide them on top of the cooked hash.

Meat: My family loves bacon. We buy in bulk and cook it often. Cook bacon first and halfway through cooking start adding in the other cooked ingredients. If you have other leftover meat, chop it up and throw it in!

cut up lamb on a cutting board with a knife

Veg: Chop an onion and cook with the bacon. If you like tomatoes, chop some up and throw them in.

Dairy: Sprinkle some shredded cheese over top about a minute before the skillet is done cooking for some additional flavour and gooey texture.

Recommended Tools

  • Cast iron skillet
  • Cast iron skillet – set of 3
skillet with potatoes, eggs, bacon in the oven

Skillet Hash & Eggs

This hearty and tasty meal is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices bacon, thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups pototoes, cooked, chopped in small pieces
  • 1 cup leftover meat, chopped in small pieces
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese of choice (optional)
  • 4-6 eggs

Instructions
 

The Hash

  • Heat a cast iron skillet on medium. Add the bacon and onions. Cook for a few minutes until onions become translucent.
  • Add in cooked potatoes and cooked meat. Stir. Cook until heated through.

The Eggs

  • Option 1: Cook eggs to your liking in a separate pan. Serve over hash, finish off with a sprinkling of cheese.
  • Option 2: Whisk the eggs together and pour over hash and scramble until eggs are cooked.
  • Option 3: Crack eggs over top of the hash (still in the cast iron skillet) and place the entire skillet in the oven at 400°F until eggs are cooked to your liking.

The Finale

  • Best served right away!
Keyword Bacon, Eggs, Hash, Potato, Skillet Meal
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