Bauernfrühstück

Name: Bauernfrühstück
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Europe, Eastern European & German
Ingredients: 3 slices, bacon, chopped fine; ½ cup, finely chopped onion; 3 tablespoons, unsalted butter, divided; 2 pounds, Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and sliced crosswise ½ inch thick; ¾ teaspoon, table salt, divided; 6 , large eggs; ¼ teaspoon, pepper; 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh parsley

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 2023

Main Courses

Europe

Eastern European & German

Bauernfrühstück, literally “farmer's breakfast” in German, is a by-product of the classic and comforting German side dish of Bratkartoffeln.

SERVES4

TIME55 minutes

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Whisked, seasoned eggs are poured on top of the Bratkartoffeln and fried like an omelette. Bratkartoffeln is a comforting German side dish of pan-fried potatoes, bacon, onions, and fresh herbs. We wanted tender, golden-brown potatoes with s...

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