Potato and Manchego Casserole with Maple Bacon

Name: Potato and Manchego Casserole with Maple Bacon
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lb. fingerling potatoes; 12 oz. applewood-smoked bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/4 c. maple syrup; 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper; Butter for baking dish; 6 oz. shredded Manchego cheese (about 2 cups); 5 scallions, white and green parts chopped; 6 large eggs, beaten; 1 c. whole milk; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper

By Carrie PurcellPublished: Feb 3, 2014

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potato and manchego casserole with maple bacon

Andrew Purcell

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 45 mins

Cal/Serv:

461

Here's a breakfast casserole that'll easily feed a crowd on a weekend — or holiday — morning.

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Ingredients

2 lb. fingerling potatoes
12 oz. applewood-smoked bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
Butter for baking dish
6 oz. shredded Manchego cheese (about 2 cups)
5 scallions, white and green parts chopped
6 large eggs, beaten
1 cup whole milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350°F. Meanwhile, in a medium pot over high heat, cover potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cook until potatoes are just tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain potatoes and let rest until cool enough to handle. Cut each in half lengthwise. Set aside.
2. Step 2In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 6 minutes per side. Remove skillet from heat and stir in maple syrup and cayenne. Set aside.
3. Step 3Butter a 2-quart baking dish and set aside. In a large bowl, stir reserved potatoes and maple-bacon mixture, plus cheese and scallions, to combine. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Set aside.
4. Step 4In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and freshly ground pepper to combine. Slowly pour over potato mixture. Bake until top is golden, about 50 minutes.