Cabbage & Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon, thick, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium sweet onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, organic, finely chopped
• 1 large shallot, french, finely chopped
• 1 small green cabbage, coarsely chopped
• 1 granny smith apple, coarsely grated
• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• 1/4 cup apple cider
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 4 large potatoes, quartered, unpeeled
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/8 cup half-and-half
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/8 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes