Southern Crab Hash

Directions

1. 1
   Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan of salted water; bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Lower the heat; simmer until almost tender, about 5 minutes & drain.
3. 3
   In a large nonstick or cast-iron frying pan, cook the bacon until crisp.
4. 4
   Remove the bacon from the pan and crumble it.
5. 5
   Saute the onion in 1 T oil & cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until browned, about 8 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove the onion, & wipe out the pan.
7. 7
   In the same pan, heat 3 tablespoons of oil over moderately high heat.
8. 8
   Add the potatoes; let them cook, without stirring, for 6 minutes.
9. 9
   Add 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, stir, and cook the potatoes until well browned, about 6 minutes longer.
10. 10
    Add the onion and bacon and continue cooking until they are warm through, about 1 minute longer.
11. 11
    In a medium saucepan, heat the cream cheese, milk, Worcestershire sauce, crushed red pepper fl;akes, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt over moderately low heat, stirring, until hot, about 5 minutes.
12. 12
    Add the crab and black pepper and cook, stirring, until warm through, about 2 minutes longer.
13. 13
    Stir the crab mixture and 2 tablespoons of the chives or spring onions into the potatoes until just combined.
14. 14
    Serve topped with the remaining 1 tablespoon chives or spring onions.