Ofenguck (Peek-In-The-Oven Casserole)

A Swiss main-dish casserole with potatoes, sausage, cheese and eggs. Adapted from Cooking the Swiss Way.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes (about 4 large)
•  water, to cover
• 1  small garlic clove
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 4  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1  cup smoked sausage, finely chopped
• 2  green onions, chopped
• 1  pinch dried marjoram
• 4  eggs
• 4  tablespoons swiss cheese, grated
• 2  tablespoons parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Combine potatoes, water, garlic and salt in a pan over high heat.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to medium and cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
5. Drain potatoes and place in a bowl.
6. Discard garlic.
7. Add milk, butter and white pepper.
8. Mash well.
9. Add sausage, green onions and butter and mix well.
10. Spread mixture into a large well-greased oval casserole.
11. With the back of a large, moistened spoon, make 4 deep depressions in mixture.
12. Break an egg carefully into each depression.
13. Bake on middle rack of oven for 20 minutes.
14. Sprinkle with grated Swiss cheese.
15. Bake until egg whites are firm, about 3 to 5 minutes more.
16. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.