Poached eggs and home fries

This is as delicious for dinner as it is for breakfast

Poached eggs and home fries

SERVES

4

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

5

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

10

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 4 Quality bacon rashers, trimmed and chopped

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 4-6 cooked potatoes, diced

  • 2-3 scallions, chopped

  • 1 tablesp. grain mustard

  • Dash of wine vinegar

  • A little salt and black pepper

  • 4 Quality Assured Eggs

Method

  1. Lightly oil a large pan. Sauté the bacon and onion for 1-2 minutes. Then add the potatoes and scallions and continue to cook for a few minutes until the potatoes are warmed through and are beginning to brown.

  2. Stir in the mustard and vinegar and season to taste - keep warm.

  3. To Poach the Eggs: Bring a large pan of water to simmer. Season the water with salt and a dash of vinegar.

  4. Break the eggs, one at a time, onto a saucer then slide gently into the water.

  5. Cover the pan and continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the eggs are cooked to your liking.

  6. Divide the potato mixture onto four plates. Lift the eggs with a slotted spoon from the water and drain well. Place the poached eggs on top of the potato mixture. Sprinkle with black pepper. Serve with mixed leaves or a vegetable of your choice.

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