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SUNDAY MORNINGS at MY HOUSE baked eggs with mashed potatoes and ham

1/9/2011

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     Still had some mashed potatoes in my refrigerator from the other night; a perfect cushion, when combined with diced ham, to cradle an egg .  My Antique-of-the-Week sister gave me six vintage porcelain ramekins in sterling silver holders as a gift and I've been anxious to use them.  I probably should have filled larger ramekins for this baked egg dish (the whites dribbled quite a bit over the sides), but I don't think the end-result would have been as beautiful!

               < Bake Eggs with Mashed Potatoes and Ham >

PREHEAT OVEN TO 425˚F
     If you are fortunate enough to have some left-over mashed potatoes, remove from refrigerator and place over low heat in a heavy bottomed pan.  Add enough milk or cream to give it a thick, but smooth consistency.  Stir finely diced ham into the mashed potatoes and warm gently.  Spoon mashed potato mixture into ramekins, filling one-half to two-thirds full.  Make an indentation into the potatoes with the back of a spoon, and crack an egg into the center.  Sprinkle egg and potato mixture with salt and freshly ground pepper, and top with a generous grating of Parmesan.  Arrange ramekins on a baking sheet and place the sheet onto the middle rack of the preheated oven.  Bake for approximately 10 to 12 minutes, or until eggs are almost set.  Remove from oven and sprinkle eggs with chopped parsley. 
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10 Comments
Kate
1/9/2011 09:13:25 am

Beautiful!
From the great use of leftovers, to the wonderful presentation in such unique silver!
I've never seen anything like those ramekins.
What a generous gift.

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Tom | Tall Clover Farm link
1/9/2011 03:34:45 pm

You are my psychic friend. I'm running the dishwasher and cleaning up after a neighborly Sunday supper, putting away some leftover garlic mashed potatoes.

With a small brick of ham left, I know what's for breakfast tomorrow. Thanks Eileen, glad to see your kitchen warming up again with smiles and fine food.

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Medifast Coupons link
1/10/2011 12:20:37 am

What a lovely way to have sunday morning breakfast. Also a fantastic way to utilize some left over potato, great recipe.

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Sherlly link
1/10/2011 01:05:53 am

This looks delicious! Photo is beautiful and this is something i'll surely try.

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Amanda link
1/10/2011 03:45:53 am

Ooh I love the use of leftover mashed potatoes. There's always some leftover and no one tends to touch them afterwards. This would be a great way to use them as I'm always looking for new creative ways to make breakfast. Your pictures are gorgeous and I'm definitely keeping this recipe for later!

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Michelle link
1/10/2011 06:18:38 am

I think baked eggs are just the prettiest breakfast. I never thought of nestling them on a pillow of mashed potatoes though. Great idea!

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Summer
1/11/2011 07:49:54 am

I love the ramekin holders! Perfect solution to hot ramekins sliding around on people's plates. I love baked eggs, but I've been on a poached egg streak lately.

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Karen link
2/13/2011 01:50:16 am

I love baked eggs and this sounds so good with the potatoes and ham. I'll have to remember this when I have some leftover potatoes. Susan sent me to your beautiful blog... off to do some exploring :)

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Kim in MD
4/23/2012 01:59:56 am

Hello- I stumbled upon your gorgeous blog today (through TasteSpotting) and I am a new fan! This recipe looks absolutely delicious, as do all of your recipes. I was wondering if you could share where you purchased those lovely ramekin collars? I've never seen anything like them, and they really dress up an otherwise humble white ramekin! Thanks so much. I am excited to explore your recipes!

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Eileen
4/23/2012 11:36:36 am

Kim -- I am so glad you're liking LivingTastefully! I hope you return often! The ramekins and "collars" were giving to me by my sister. I believe she bought them on ebay.

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