California Bacon and Eggs

Ingredients
Crispy Potato Pancakes
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4 medium Yukon gold potatoes
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1/4 cup finely diced onion
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2 egg whites
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3 tablespoons rice flour
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Extra-virgin olive oil
Bacon and Eggs
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6 slices bacon
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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4 eggs
Celery Pesto
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2 celery ribs, peeled
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1/2 cup celery leaves
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1/2 cup fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley leaves
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1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed
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1/4 cup toasted walnuts
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Celery leaves, for garnish
Directions
1.
To prepare Crispy Potato Pancakes, peel and shred potatoes using a mandoline or grater. Place shreds in a kitchen towel and squeeze out
any moisture. In a large bowl combine potato, onion, egg whites, and rice flour. Mix well and season with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick
skillet heat a 3-count of oil (about 3 tablespoons) over medium-high heat. Add spoonfuls of the potato mixture to make free-form cakes about 4 inches in diameter. Fry until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
2.
In a saute pan fry bacon over medium-high heat, stirring as it cooks so it curls up. Drain and set aside on paper towels.
3.
In large nonstick skillet heat the 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Gently add the eggs and fry, sunny-side up, until the yolks are cooked
but still runny in the centers. Keep warm.
4.
Just before serving, prepare the Celery Pesto. In a blender combine celery ribs, the 1/2 cup celery leaves, the parsley, garlic, walnuts, and
the 1/4 cup olive oil and process until well combined. Add Parmesan and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
5.
To assemble, place a spoonful of Celery Pesto on each plate. Top with a Crispy Potato Pancake and a fried egg, sunny-side up. Season with a little salt and pepper. Top with bacon and garnish with celery leaves.
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