Berlin-style stir-fried potatoes, bacon, and eggs – Hoppel Poppel

Atsuko

July 10, 2023

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Atsuko

Founder of @Umami Sans Frontières

Hoppel Poppel is a hearty dish that began as a farmer’s breakfast, using leftovers from the previous night’s dinner. Over time, it has evolved into a versatile meal, with recipes ranging from simple to rich. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack with beer, it brings a touch of rustic German charm to any table.

Expense

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Preparation

40 mins

Baking time

Rest Time

Ingredients

1 Portions

Metric Imperial

150 g

Potatoes
50 g

Bacon
1

Eggs
25 g

Onions
25 ml

Fresh cream
20 g

shredded cheese of your choice
Olive oil or butter as needed
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Nutmeg a pinch (if available)
Parsley, to taste (if available)
Pickles/cornichons (if available) in moderation

Cooking time: 30-40 minutes

Ingredients:

For 4 people

500–600g of Potatoes
200g of Bacon
5 of Eggs
100g of Onions (1–2 pieces)
100ml of Fresh cream
80g of Shredded cheese of your choice
Olive oil or butter, as needed
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Nutmeg, a pinch (if available)
Parsley, to taste (if available)
Pickles or cornichons, in moderation (if available)

How to make it:

1/ Peel the potatoes and cut them into small dice.

2/ Dice the onion and bacon (pre-cut bacon works fine), and finely chop the parsley.

3/ In a bowl, whisk the eggs and cream together, then stir in the cheese. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and mix well.

4/ Heat olive oil in a frying pan. Sauté the onions and bacon first until fragrant, then add the potatoes and continue frying until golden and crispy.

5/ Once the potatoes are cooked through and crispy, pour in the egg mixture from the bowl. Stir gently to combine.

6/ Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley (if available) for a touch of color. Serve hot on a plate, garnished with cornichons (if available).

⭐️Hoppel Poppel: Make It Your Own⭐️

⭐️A Flexible and Family-Friendly Dish: This is a flexible dish that’s easy to prepare with readily available ingredients, making it enjoyable for both children and adults. You can reduce the portion size to serve it as a side dish or pair it with a green salad for a balanced meal.

⭐️Fresh Cream or Milk?: Adding fresh cream gives the dish a richer taste, but you can substitute milk for a lighter version.

⭐️Save Time with Diced Potatoes: While potatoes in restaurants or supermarkets are often sliced, cutting them into small dice for this recipe ensures they cook more quickly, making it easier to save time.