Red Flannel Hash With Poached Egg
Red Flannel Hash With Poached Egg
Red flannel hash, a true New England breakfast classic, is a traditional hash with the addition of the bright beets that give the dish its name. It's the perfect destination for all of your leftovers: potatoes from last night's dinner, vegetable scraps and the last few eggs. Topped with a poached egg and a runny yolk, this skillet-meal is protein-packed, comforting and flavorful. Recipe courtesy of West of the Loop
Prep Time
30
minutes
Cook Time
35
minutes
Servings
4
Total time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 medium beets, peeled and halved
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoon olive oil, butter or rendered animal fat
- 3 cup cooked boiling potatoes, cut into a 1-inch dice
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 eggs
- salt and pepper, to taste
- dash of vinegar, optional
Directions
- Begin by roasting the beets. Preheat the oven to 400.
- Toss the cut beets with olive oil, salt and pepper and spread them out in an even layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast beets until tender, about 35 minutes. (Can be done in advance.)
- To make the hash, heat the remaining butter, oil or animal fat in a large, deep skillet.
- Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until softened, about five minutes.
- Add the beets and toss to combine. Sauté until the beets have softened a little, about five more minutes.
- Add the potatoes and sauté until all the vegetables are heated through, ten to fifteen minutes. Season well with salt and pepper.
- While the hash is cooking, prepare to poach the eggs by adding several inches of water and a dash of white vinegar (optional) to a medium saucepan and bringing it to a simmer.
- When the water is simmering and the hash is ready to eat, poach the eggs.
- Crack the first egg, taking care to keep the yolk intact, into a small dish or ramekin.
- Stir the water to create a whirlpool and gently slide the egg into the center. Repeat with remaining eggs.
- Poach the eggs in simmering water for 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
- To serve, arrange the hash on a dinner plate and top with two poached eggs.