OFENGUCK (PEEK-IN-THE-OVEN CASSEROLE)

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

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Pork

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

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

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