Basque Shepherd'S Pie

Directions

1. 1
   In 8-inch skillet coo bacon until crisp; drain, reserving 2 T of drippings.
2. 2
   Crumble bacon and set aside.
3. 3
   In same skillet combine reserved drippings, peeled, thinly sliced potatoes, onion, parsley, salt, thyme and pepper.
4. 4
   Cover tightly; cook over low heat til potatoes are barely tender, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring carefully once or twice.
5. 5
   In small bowl beat together eggs and milk; pour over potato mixture.
6. 6
   Cover and continue cooking over very low heat til egg is set in center, 8 to 10 minutes.
7. 7
   With a wide spatula, loosen sides and bottom and slide potatoes out onto serving plate, or serve from skillet.
8. 8
   Sprinkle crumbled bacon atop.
9. 9
   Serve hot.