Marian C Brown posted 02-26-99 6:38 PM
Sheepherder's Potatoes
5 to 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cooked
12 strips bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1 small onion, finely chopped and sauted in a bit of oil until soft
6 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped OR 1 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Pre-cook potatoes and bacon the night before you want to serve it; cover and refrigerate.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a 11-3/4x7-1/2x3/4" baking dish.
Slice potatoes.
In prepared pan, layer potates, bacon and onion.
In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt, pepper, parsley and thyme. Pour egg mixture gently over potatoes.
Bake for 25 minutes or until egg mixture is almost set. Sprinkle with cheese and bake a further 5 minutes until cheese melts and egg mixture is set.