Gratin of Potatoes, Ham, Eggs & Onions (Julia Child)

coconutty's Note:

Another yummy-sounding recipe that I am posting for safekeeping. This is baked in an 11-12 inch baking dish or skillet about 2 inches deep or individual baking dishes about 6 inches in diameter.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1/2 cup finely minced onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup finely diced cooked ham
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 crushed garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons minced parsley or 2 tablespoons chives or 2 tablespoons chervil
• 2/3 cup grated swiss cheese
• 4 tablespoons whipping cream or 4 tablespoons light cream or 4 tablespoons milk
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 medium potatoes (about 10 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 tablespoon butter, cut into pea-sized dots

Directions:

1. Adjust oven rack to upper third of oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Cook the onions in the oil and butter over low heat for about 5 minutes, til tender but not browned.
3. Raise heat slightly, stir in ham, and cook a moment longer.
4. Beat eggs in a mixing bowl with garlic, herbs, cheese, cream or milk, and seasonings.
5. Add in the ham and onions; mix.
6. Peel and coarsely grate potatoes. Squeeze the water out of the grated potatoes, a handful at a time.
7. Stir potatoes into egg mixture. Check seasoning. (May be prepared in advance up to this point.).
8. Heat the butter in the baking dish. When it foams, add potato and egg mixture. Place dots of butter on top.
9. Bake 30-40 minutes, or until top is nicely browned. Serve directly from the baking dish or skillet.

Reviews

[Beth in Tennessee]

This was just OK for us. Nothing wrong with it, just nothing that stood out. Honestly we would rather have just had eggs and hashbrowns.

[rnelson1636]

This is my go-to recipe for brunch or pot-lucks. It's good hot or at room temp. I've been using it for over 30 years, everybody still raves about it. Thank you Julia!