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Scalloped Potatoes with Hard Boiled Eggs

This recipe of scalloped potatoes with hard-boiled eggs is a very popular Romanian recipe. Layers of potatoes and boiled eggs, smothered in a sour cream and cheese sauce, then baked, the dish is considered an easy option for lunch or dinner.

Scalloped Potatoes with Hard Boiled Eggs- in a glass baking dish on a wooden board

I love potatoes in any form or shape. I have to confess that I like them more than I like pasta or other forms of carbs. I grew up eating lots of them, especially in the winter.

I still own a Romanian book from the ’70s with no less than 365 recipes made with potatoes, from appetizers to desserts.

Basically, there is one recipe for each day of the year. I love to open that book once in a while and read some of the many ideas the content has to offer.

Scalloped Potatoes with Hard Boiled Eggs- close up


This recipe of scalloped potatoes with hard-boiled eggs is a very popular Romanian recipe. I have no idea how old this recipe is, but I assume that if I saw my grandmother making it in the 60s, it must be older than that.

Everyone knows it as a “French potatoes” dish, but to tell you the truth, I am not sure where that name is coming from.

With layers of potatoes and boiled eggs, smothered in a sour cream and cheese sauce, then baked, the dish is considered an easy option for dinner or lunch.

My grandmother, the German one, used to make the recipe all the time. Without meat, it can be a great light dinner, which we used to have while growing up.

If you want it with more protein, you can add bacon, ham, sausages, and cheese. Everything is better with cheese. And bacon, of course.

I, personally, love the simplicity of it and how versatile this dish is.

How to make scalloped potatoes with hard boiled eggs:

Use any kind of potatoes you have available. Yukon is a good option because it is considered the all-purpose potato, but if there is no Yukon available, use whatever you have.

Step 1.

Potatoes.

Wash the potatoes using a brush, then place them on the stove, in a pot with salted water, leaving the skin on.

Boil them until they are soft inside, but still firm, about 20-25 minutes. Allow them to cool, then peel them.

boiled potatoes

Eggs.

While the potatoes are cooking, boil the eggs for about 7 minutes. Allow them to cool in cold water, then remove the eggshell.

boiled eggs

Step 2.

Chop a few slices of ham and place them in a bowl for later use.

Step 3. Assemble the dish:

Slice the potatoes medium-thin. Also, slice the eggs. Butter the bottom and the walls of a 9×9 inches baking dish and place a layer of boiled sliced potatoes on the bottom.

Part of the recipe steps: sliced boiled potatoes layer in a glass baking dish

On top of the potatoes, add a layer of hard-boiled eggs, also sliced.

part of the recipe steps: sliced boiled eggs layer on top of sliced potatoes in a baking dish

Sprinkle pieces of ham on top of the eggs.

part of the recipe steps: layer of ham on top of layer of boiled eggs and potatoes


In a separate bowl, beat the eggs together, add the sour cream, a little bit of milk, salt, and pepper to taste. Pour a few tablespoons of this mixture over the ham, eggs, and potatoes. Sprinkle shredded cheese over.

part of the recipe steps: layer of shredded cheese on top of layer of ham, boiled eggs and potatoes


Continue in the same order: a layer of potatoes, eggs, ham, sour cream, and cheese until you finish all layers. The top layer should be potatoes, covered with the last few tablespoons of sour cream and more cheese.

uncooked dish of Scalloped Potatoes with Hard Boiled Eggs


Bake the dish in a 350F oven until golden brown, approximately 30-40 minutes. Results? Yum, oh yum!

Scalloped Potatoes with Hard Boiled Eggs- baked dish with a serving spoon

We had some for dinner, but the best part was that we had it for brunch the next day, together with a delicious Boston lettuce salad.

Scalloped Potatoes with Hard Boiled Eggs- slice of scalloped potatoes on a white plate

Super good and super easy to make! Very kid-friendly too, if you ask me!

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Yield: 6 servings

Scalloped Potatoes with Hard Boiled Eggs

Scalloped Potatoes with Hard Boiled Eggs

This scalloped potatoes recipe with hard-boiled eggs is a very popular Romanian recipe. Layers of potatoes and boiled eggs, smothered in a sour cream and cheese sauce, then baked, the dish is considered an easy option for lunch or dinner.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes
  • 6 large eggs hard boiled
  • 2 raw large eggs
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 -3 tablespoons milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 16 ounces ham
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1-2 tablespoons butter for buttering the dish
  • 1 teaspoon bread crumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Boil the potatoes with the skin on.
  3. When cooked, peel the potatoes and slice them into medium-thin slices.
  4. Boil the eggs for about 7 minutes. Let them cool, then peel and slice them also.
  5. Chop the ham and set it aside.
  6. Butter the inside of a 9x9 inch baking dish and sprinkle some bread crumbs on the bottom and sides.
  7. Place a layer of potato slices on the bottom of the dish.
  8. Over the potatoes, place a layer of hard-boiled eggs.
  9. Sprinkle a layer of chopped ham over the eggs.
  10. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs together, add the sour cream, a little bit of milk, salt, and pepper to taste. Pour a few tablespoons of this mixture over the ham, eggs, and potatoes. Sprinkle shredded cheese over.
  11. Continue layering the same way, potatoes, eggs, ham, sour cream mixture, and cheese until you finish with all the ingredients.
  12. The last layer should be potatoes covered with the last amount of sour cream mixture and more cheese.
  13. Bake at 350F until golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.
  14. Serve warm.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 570Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 343mgSodium: 1119mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 4gSugar: 5gProtein: 37g

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Mihaela

Monday 30th of May 2022

This recipe reminds me of my childhood when my mother used to make it. My daughter doesn't like ham. What can I use instead? I would like to use some kind of meat as my son in law is not a big fan of meatless dishes.

The Bossy Kitchen

Monday 30th of May 2022

This dish is usually meatless and I added ham, because I wanted some meat in it. However, there are some options: Cooked bacon, pancetta, prosciutto, beef pastrami, turkey breast, or roast beef.You can also make it meatless and serve it as a side dish next to some grilled or roasted meat and a salad.

Dianne

Monday 4th of January 2021

My mom used to make a dish when I was a kid (early 70s) that was a cross between this and a tuna casserole. She passed a few years ago and I never got the recipe. I may have to take this one and do some experimenting!

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