- 8 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
- 1 (5.5 ounce) package au gratin potato mix
- 2 1/4 cups boiling water
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 6 eggs
- Dash pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Drain, reserving 2 cups drippings in the skillet with the bacon. Stir in contents of au gratin potato mix, water, milk green pepper, onion and thyme. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish. Make six indentations. Sprinkle with pepper. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until eggs reach desired doneness. Sprinkle with cheese.