Gratin Of Potatoes, Ham, Eggs & Onions (julia Child)

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation 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

Recipe

• 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.