Bacon Potato Puff Recipe

By traciesparks

If you're looking for ways to use up bacon, be sure to try this hearty and satisfying side dish. This company-worthy potato dish has down-home goodness.—DeEtta Rasmussen, Fort Madison, Iowa


I had simplified the recipe by beating the eggs (yolk and white) together before mixing with potatoes. I also decreased the amount of eggs to 2, and increased the amount of cheese to 1 cup. It turned out great! Jeni S.

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced
• 4 eggs, separated
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups warm mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towels to drain. Discard drippings. In a bowl, beat egg yolks until light, about 2 minutes. Beat in onion, mustard and pepper. Place potatoes in a bowl; fold in egg yolk mixture. set aside 2 tablespoons bacon. Fold cheese, parsley and remaining bacon into potatoes. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff; fold into potato mixture.

Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with reserved bacon. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until set and edges are golden brown. Serve immediately. Yield: 6-8 servings.



Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 175 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 128 mg cholesterol, 379 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 9 g protein.

Bacon Potato Puff published in Taste of Home April/May 2002, p45