Bacon Cups with Sweet Potato Hash

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   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

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   Carefully place a slice of pancetta in one of the cups of the muffin tin making sure to gently press it into the cup like pie dough in a pie shell.

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   Repeat with remaining slices of pancetta.

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   Carefully place the second muffin tin on top of the first so that the pancetta is sandwiched in between the 2 tins.

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   Flip the muffin tins upside down and place onto a sheet tray and bake in oven for 12 minutes.

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   Remove from oven and carefully remove the top muffin tin.

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   Let the cups cool slightly before removing to another baking sheet lined with paper towels.

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   For Hash:

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   In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon.

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    Remove the bacon from the skillet and place on a plate lined with a paper towel.

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    In the skillet with the bacon fat, add potatoes, celery, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, paprika and season with salt and pepper.

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    Saute over medium heat, stirring frequently, until potatoes are tender about 12 minutes.

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    Crumble in cooked bacon and stir to combine.

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    For Assembly:

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    Fill each bacon cup with a tablespoon of the hash and garnish with a parsley leaf.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.