Ingredients
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1/2 cup finely minced onion
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/2 cup finely diced cooked ham
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4 eggs
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2 tablespoons chives or 2 tablespoons chervil
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2/3 cup grated swiss cheese
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4 tablespoons light cream or 4 tablespoons milk
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1 pinch pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3 medium potatoes (about 10 ounces)
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/2 tablespoon butter, cut into pea-sized dots
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1/2 crushed garlic clove
Instructions
- Adjust oven rack to upper third of oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cook the onions in the oil and butter over low heat for about 5 minutes, til tender but not browned.
- Raise heat slightly, stir in ham, and cook a moment longer.
- Beat eggs in a mixing bowl with garlic, herbs, cheese, cream or milk, and seasonings.
- Add in the ham and onions; mix.
- Peel and coarsely grate potatoes. Squeeze the water out of the grated potatoes, a handful at a time.
- Stir potatoes into egg mixture. Check seasoning. (May be prepared in advance up to this point.).
- Heat the butter in the baking dish. When it foams, add potato and egg mixture. Place dots of butter on top.
- Bake 30-40 minutes, or until top is nicely browned. Serve directly from the baking dish or skillet.