Over Easy Asparagus Hash

Adapted from smittenkitchen.com

Your brunch just got elevated with this amazing hash. Omit the pancetta for a vegetarian version and let the asparagus shine. Either way, we recommend serving with a fried egg on top.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Yield

4 Servings

Ingredients

1⁄4 pound pancetta (cut into 1/4 inch cubes)
1 pound potato, red (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
1 onion, yellow (chopped)
1⁄2 pound asparagus (cut into 1 inch pieces)
  salt (to taste)
4 egg
  black pepper

Instructions

With a large cast iron skillet, begin frying the cubed pancetta over medium heat, stirring every few minutes. Meanwhile, chop up the potatoes, onion, and asparagus. Once the pancetta is evenly browned, remove it and drain with paper towels.

Next, use the rendered fat left in the pan to continue cooking the dish. Place the cubed potatoes into the pan and let them sit for several minutes. Once the bottom has browned, flip them and repeat the process to brown each side. Before the potatoes are completely cooked, toss in the onions and cook for a few more minutes.  While the potatoes and onions continue cooking, fry the eggs to your liking in a separate pan and set aside.

Finally, add the asparagus to the potato and onion hash, place a cover over things, and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes or so. Add the pancetta back in, sprinkle the dish with salt and pepper to taste, then serve topped with the fried eggs.