Scandinavian Bacon And Egg Cake Recipes

SCANDINAVIAN BACON AND EGG CAKE

Steps:

• Fry bacon until nearly crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 T bacon grease.
• Whish together eggs, half and half, salt and pepper.
• Heat bacon grease in skillet. Add eggs and reduce heat to very low.
• Let eggs cook until a firm custardy consistency. It will take about 20 minute.
• Don't let the bottom burn.
• Lay bacon strips across top or chop bacon and sprinkle around top.
• Sprinkle with dill and chives or you can use sliced green onion tops.
• Cut in wedges to serve.

AEGGKAGE--EGG CAKE (DANISH BAKED OMELET)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Cut 4 slices of bacon in half.
• Cut remaining bacon into 2" pieces.
• Place all bacon in a 10" oven-proof skillet and cook until crisp.
• Drain on paper towels, shaping the 8 large pieces into curls.
• Tilt frying pan to coat with fat.
• Drain excess fat.
• Line pan with small pieces of bacon.
• Beat eggs with flour, 3 teaspoons chives, salt and pepper.
• Beat in milk.
• Pour over bacon in pan.
• Place in oven and bake 35-40 minutes, or until golden and set.
• Top with bacon curls and remaining chives.
• Serve in wedges, garnished with tomato wedges.

NORWEGIAN BACON AND EGG CAKE

Steps:

• In a large, heavy skillet on medium heat, fry the bacon in batches until almost crisp. Set each batch on a plate covered in paper towels to drain off the excess fat. Place on a plate in the oven to stay warm.
• Pour off all but 1 Tbsp of the bacon fat from the skillet.
• In a large mixing bowl whisk together the eggs, flour, salt and pepper until just blended. Slowly add the half-and-half until ingredients are well blended and frothy.
• Add the egg mixture, along with any optional ingredients, to the skillet. Reduce the heat to very low and slowly cook until the egg mixture has set to a firm custard consistency. (check the bottom often to make sure it is not burning, but don't stir the mixture) It should take about 20 mins to set.
• Top with the bacon slices and chives or green onions. Slice into wedges and serve.