I started fixing this dish about eight months ago and it has gotten rave
reviews from our guests. I usually
serve it as a side dish with Alaskan Sourdough Pancakes, but you could increase
the quantities and use it as a main course. The following serves six as a side dish. While simple to make, the key is in doing the hash browns “right”. Take the time to use the right potatoes and refrigerate them, and your
friends and family will shout, “It’s a keeper.”
Hash Brown Eggs
INGREDIENTS
3 medium white rose potatoes
6 eggs, beaten
½ cup grated Havartti cheese
3 green onions, chopped
2 tbs chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper
METHOD
First make the hash brown potatoes. Par boil the potatoes
about 5 minutes. A knife should just pierce the potato but with
some resistance. Drain the potatoes and refrigerate. I like
to cook mine the day before. Don’t try to use warm potatoes as
the hash browns will be soggy. Peel and grate the potatoes.
Heat a grill or pan to medium hot and melt some butter, just enough to
coat the grill or pan. Place potatoes on grill about ¼ in thick.
Salt to taste. Cook until brown and then turn and cook for several
more minutes.
Pam an 8X8X2 oven proof pan. Place hash browns in the pan and
sprinkle the cheese on top. Season the eggs to taste and scramble
until very loose. Spoon on to the eggs and cheese. The eggs
should be almost runny; if you cook them too much at this stage they
will be dry when the dish is finished. Top with the chopped onion
and parsley.
At this point the dish can sit for a while. When ready to
serve, place in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for ten minutes. This
will warm the potatoes, melt the cheese and finish the eggs. Serve
immediately.