Flaeskeaeggekage (Danish Bacon & Egg Pancake/Omelet)

twissis's Note:

In Scandanavia, the word pancake is an almost generic term used for crepes, omelets & true pancakes, but mostly for crepes & omelets. The origin of this recipe is my “Classic Scandanavian Cooking” by Nika Hazelton cookbook & the intro suggests using a very tasty & full-flavored bacon for the best result. If I were in the US & making this dish, I’d be using a thick-sliced peppered bacon or good maple-flavored bacon.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 2

Yield: 1.0 Omelet

• ½ lb bacon (Danish or bacon of choice, sliced)
• 6 eggs
• ½ cup milk (or light cream)
• 1 tablespoon flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons chives (fresh, chopped)

Directions:

1. Fry bacon in a med-sized non-stick skillet till crisp. Remove bacon to drain on paper towel. Remove any rendered bacon fat in excess of 3 tablespoons When bacon has cooled, crumble into sml pieces & set aside. (NOTE: I’ve not had Danish bacon, but it is sold canned, is lean & well-flavored. The recipe says to reserve all bacon fat in the skillet if using Danish bacon, but I amended that to allow for using most US types of bacon.).
2. Beat eggs w/milk, flour, salt & chives. Reheat bacon fat & pour egg mixture into it.
3. When the omelet begins to set, sprinkle the crumbled bacon on the top & lift cooked omelet edges w/a fork so the uncooked portion runs underneath. Cont cooking till the eggs are set & the edges golden brown. Fold the omelet & serve hot, cutting the omelet in half to serve 2 hearty appetites or 3 wedges for less hearty appetites.
4. For a firmer omelet, turn out onto a plate& return the omelet to the skillet, uncooked side down. Brown lightly & serve.
5. NOTE: Not a part of the recipe, but I like cream cheese w/this & add a smear of it to half the omelet b4 I fold it over.

Reviews

[ElaineAnn]

I made half the recipe and just used 2 slices of turkey bacon. I added 1/4 teaspoon dill weed and skipped the salt for health reasons, and the taste was incredible. A great hearty breakfast with toast and marmalade. Thanks for posting twissis. Made for your win in Football Pool 2010 - Week 12.

[NoraMarie]

Had this for a light supper,very good.

[evelyn/athens]

Very nice breakfast to savour over the weekend. I liked the way the flour helped the eggs firm up. Nice recipe and, of course, one of those that you can 'tweak' - the addition of a little grated cheese is a fine thing!