Hash Tart Food

HASH BROWN QUICHE CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Grease 8 muffin cups., In a bowl, whisk egg, salt and pepper until blended; stir in potatoes and Asiago cheese. To form crusts, press about 1/4 cup potato mixture onto bottom and up sides of each prepared muffin cup. Bake until light golden brown, 14-17 minutes., For filling, in a small bowl, whisk eggs and chives until blended; stir in cheese and spinach. Spoon into crusts; top with bacon. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 6-8 minutes., Freeze option:Freeze cooled baked tarts for up to 3 months. To use, reheat tarts on a baking sheet in a preheated 350° oven until heated through, 5-10 minutes.

HOMEMADE TATER TOTS RECIPE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a bowl of cold water and agitate for 10 seconds. Transfer to a fine-mesh strainer and allow to drain for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil in large wok or Dutch oven over high heat to 350°F (177°C). Fry potatoes, stirring them with a wire spider until light golden brown and tender, 6 to 8 minutes, adjusting flame to maintain oil temperature. Transfer to a paper towel-lined bowl and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
• Transfer 1/4 of the potatoes to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until broken down into rough 1/4- to-1/8 inch pieces, about 8 one-second pulses. Transfer to a mixing bowl and repeat with the remaining potatoes, working in 3 more batches.
• Add salt, starch, sugar, black pepper to taste, and any flavorings if desired. Gently mix with your hands to combine. Shape into cylinders about 3/4-inch wide and 1-inch long.
• Reheat oil to 350°F and add Tater Tots. Allow to fry for 1 minute, then gently agitate with a metal spider to separate them. Continue to cook, adjusting flame to maintain heat, until golden brown and crisp, about 4 minutes longer. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Season immediately with salt. Serve hot.

BREAKFAST HASH

Steps:

• Line a plate with a paper towel and set aside. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the bacon to the lined plate with a slotted spoon or spatula.
• Remove all but 2 tablespoons of grease from the skillet, reserving the remaining grease. Fry the eggs in the bacon fat for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a plate and cover with a paper towel to keep warm.
• Add 1 more tablespoon bacon grease and turn up the heat to high. Add the sweet potatoes, parsnips, Brussels sprouts, onion, garlic and some salt and pepper, then cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes. Deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup of water, then put the lid on and steam for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Place fried eggs on top of hash and sprinkle over the bacon, diced tomatoes, goat cheese, parsley and basil.

HASH TART

Steps:

• Combine the chopped roast beef,onion, green pepper,raisins, worcestershire sauce,Salt& Pepper.
• Moisten the hash with the Whiskey (if using).
• Mix in the beef gravy.
• Put in a lightly greased casserole dish.
• Combine the mashed potatoes with 1/2 cup cheddar and the chives.
• Top the casserole with potatoes.
• Sprinkle the last of the cheese on top.
• Bake in 450F degrees oven until it is heated through and the top is nicely browned (about 25 minutes).

EMILY'S FAMOUS HASH BROWNS

Steps:

• Rinse shredded potatoes until water is clear, then drain and squeeze dry. Place shreds in a bowl, and mix in the onion, flour and egg until evenly distributed.
• Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is sizzling hot, place potatoes into the pan in a 1/2 inch thick layer. Cover the whole bottom of the pan, or make separate piles like pancakes. Cook until nicely browned on the bottom, then flip over and brown on the other side. It should take at least 5 minutes per side. If you are cooking them in one big piece, it can be cut into quarters for easier flipping.
• Remove from pan, and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

LEEK TART

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the flour, salt and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute leeks in drippings until tender; stir in the bacon. Stir in flour until blended; set aside., On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Transfer to an ungreased 10-in. springform pan. Spoon leek mixture into crust. Trim pastry to 1/4 in. above filling; press pastry against sides of pan. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat the eggs, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Pour over leek mixture. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes longer. Serve warm.