Nana Cooks

Some times there are nice surprises and sometimes you get socked.  As I was finishing last week’s blog about chickens, I realized I really didn’t feel well. Surprise! Turns out I had the flu–even with shots. Seems I can always find a stray strain out there. But now it is a new week and I have a great recipe to share!

This one has eggs, would make a super, super brunch main dish – just pair it with a vegetable or fruit salad and the guest will rave. Or cut the recipe in half and have it for supper for two.  Wonder if it could be reduce further and be a meal for one?  If you try that , do let me know.
This is not my recipe–I got it from Cooking Light Magazine, January/February edition, 2010. It is on page 198.

 I want to make several observations; I have cooked this dish several times. Once was for a group, using the regular recipe  and once for just my husband and me, cutting the recipe in half . It is easily halved.  So it makes a very nice dinner for two. And it is simple to make.

I also feel that it really helps if you pre -heat the potatoes in the microwave for several minutes. It starts the cooking process and I think that’s good. Ok, here it is–a hearty casserole.

Rosti Casserole with Baked Eggs [extra points for all who know what a rosti is!]

1 & one/fourth cups fat free Greek-style yogurt [ I used regular Greek yogurt]
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1& 1/2 grated peeled turnip [about 8oz, 2 small]
1&1/4 cups shredded Gruyere cheese[you can use smoked Gruyere. Also Trader Joe's has the best price on Gruyere cheese]
1/3 cup melted butter
1/4 cup chives [once I used minced onion--it worked]
1& 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 [30-ounce]package shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed[Ore-Ida is good]
Cooking spray
8 large eggs
Chopped chives-optional
Freshly ground black pepper-optional

1    Preheat oven to 400*
2   Combine yogurt and flour in large bowl, stirring well.
3    Add grated turnip, cheese,butter, chives,salt, black pepper, nutmeg and potatoes to yogurt mixture. [ Remember to preheat the potatoes  in a microwave. they should not be really hot--just warm.
4    Coat your casserole dish with cooking spray and spread potato mixture into a 13 X 9 -inch baking dish.[ If you are making half the recipe, use smaller baking dish.]
5    Bake at 400* for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
6   Remove from oven
7    Using a large spoon, make 8 indentations in top of potato mixture.
8    Crack one egg into each indentation and return to oven
9    Bake for 8 more minutes or until egg whites are firm and yokes barely move
10  Remove from oven and cut into 8 piece’s
11   Garnish with chives and black pepper if desired
12  Serve immediately

Serving size 1 piece. {Everybody gets an egg!]

You can serve with  lovely toast, vegetable, or fruit salad. It is good.

 The serving of food is one way people show they understand what it is to be human.