POTATO AND HAM PUDDING

Potato and Ham Pudding image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 peeled garlic clove
1 tablespoon softened butter
1/2 cup finely sliced onions cooked in 2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces Black Forest ham cut into fine dice
4 ounces grated Swiss cheese
4 large eggs lightly beaten
1/4 cup half and half or light cream
3/4 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and grated
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Rub a 2 quart baking dish with cut clove of garlic and rub it with butter. In a mixing bowl combine the cooked onions with ham, cheese, eggs and cream.
A handful at a time, squeeze out the water from the potatoes and stir the potatoes into the eggs. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer mixture to prepared baking pan. Dot with butter and bake for 40 or 45 minutes or until top is nicely browned.
Serve hot or warm with a green been salad.