Eggs in Baskets
- 3 large russet potatoes, peeled
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 6 slices prosciutto, about 2 1/2 ounces, chopped
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 6 eggs
- 3/4 cup shredded provolone
- Special equipment: jumbo sized 6-cup muffin tin
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a food processor fitted with the grater attachment, push chunks of the potato through the chute to grate.
- Once all the potatoes are grated, put them into a piece of cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel and squeeze to remove the moisture.
- Add the potatoes to a large bowl, stir in the melted butter and season well with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Spray the muffin tin lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
- Press the grated potatoes evenly into the muffin cups being sure the potatoes go up the sides and a thin layer and covers the bottom.
- Bake until the top edges turn light golden brown and the potatoes are cooked through, about 35 to 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl toss together the prosciutto with maple syrup and a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper.
- Set aside.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and gently crack an egg into each cup.
- Bake until the egg whites set but the yolk remains runny, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and set the oven to broil.
- Top the eggs with grated cheese and put the maple prosciutto on another sheet tray.
- Broil both until cheese melts, and prosciutto crisps slightly, about 1 minute.
- Top the eggs with crispy prosciutto and serve immediately.
russet potatoes, unsalted butter, kosher salt, nonstick cooking spray, maple syrup, eggs, shredded provolone
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sunny-anderson/eggs-in-baskets-recipe.html (may not work)