Potato tart with fried eggs

Potato Tart with Fried Eggs

I’ve made this potato tart with fried eggs many times, especially when I have leftover boiled potatoes from the day before. It’s the kind of simple dish you can prepare on an ordinary day without wasting time on complicated steps. You don’t even have to peel the potatoes while they’re hot; just let them cool down and deal with them when you feel like it. The whole process goes pretty quickly if you have the ingredients on hand.

Quick Info

Total time: about 1 hour (including boiling the potatoes and baking)
Preparation time: 20-25 minutes if you have boiled potatoes
Baking time: 25-30 minutes (depending on the oven)
Servings: 7-8
Difficulty: easy
Recipe type: main dish, lunch or dinner

Ingredients

500-600 g potatoes (boiled in their skins)
1 medium onion, grated and well-drained
1 egg (for the potato mixture)
8 eggs (for frying)
a bit of margarine (for greasing the baking dish)
1-2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
seasonings to taste: salt, pepper, ground allspice, dried dill, dried basil, a pinch of vegeta
grated cheese (for sprinkling on top)

Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes in their skins. You can do this a few hours or even a day in advance. Once they’ve cooled, peel them and grate them using a coarse grater. Place them in a large bowl.

2. Add one raw egg over the grated potatoes.

3. Grate the onion and squeeze out the excess juice. Add it to the potatoes.

4. Season with salt, pepper, ground allspice, dried dill, dried basil, and a splash of vegeta—according to your taste. Mix everything well to combine.

5. Prepare a baking dish. Grease it with a bit of margarine and sprinkle breadcrumbs on the bottom and a little on the sides.

6. Place the potato mixture in the dish. Level it with a spoon, without pressing too hard.

7. Using the spoon, create 7-8 indentations at equal distances—deep enough to hold an egg.

8. Crack one raw egg into each indentation. Sprinkle a little vegeta over each egg.

9. Place the dish in a preheated oven at medium temperature. Leave it until the eggs begin to set (about 20-25 minutes, but this depends on the oven).

10. Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the grated cheese on top. Return it to the oven for a few minutes until the cheese melts and lightly browns.

11. Serve the tart warm. It pairs well with a simple salad if you like.

Why I Make This Recipe Often

It’s a great solution when I have boiled potatoes and don’t want to throw them away. It’s filling, made with what I have on hand, and doesn’t involve many dishes. The tart is good the next day if you reheat it briefly.

Tips and Variations

Tips

Don’t leave the onion with too much juice, or it will make the mixture too soggy.
The cheese added at the end creates a crust that doesn’t stick if you don’t leave it in the oven too long.
If you prefer softer eggs, check them after 18-20 minutes.

Substitutions

You can use butter to grease the dish if you don’t want margarine.
If you don’t have cheese, you can sprinkle grated feta cheese (it will be saltier).

Variations

You can add a bit of fresh herbs to the potato mixture (if you have any).
If you like, you can sprinkle seeds on top before adding the cheese.

Serving Ideas

It goes well with a cabbage or tomato salad.
It’s suitable as a main dish for lunch or dinner, no extra sides needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of potatoes should I use?

White or pink potatoes work well. They don’t have to be perfectly starchy, but they shouldn’t be too watery.

Do I need to let the eggs set completely in the oven?

You can take the dish out when the eggs are still slightly soft if you prefer a runny yolk. If you want them firm, leave them for an additional 3-4 minutes.

Can I skip the cheese?

Yes, the tart will still turn out well without cheese. It will just lack the crispy crust on top.

Can I use a different dish instead of a baking dish?

Ideally, you should use a heat-resistant or ceramic dish. A regular dish will work as long as it’s deep enough and not made of thin non-stick material that can scratch.

What do I do if I don’t have vegeta?

You can season with salt and a bit of extra pepper or other dried spices of your choice.

Nutritional Values (approximate)

Per serving (out of 8):
Calories: ~220-250 kcal
Protein: 10-12 g
Carbohydrates: 25-28 g
Fat: 9-11 g
These values are approximate and may vary depending on the type of cheese, the amount of breadcrumbs, or margarine used.

Storage and Reheating

The tart can be stored in the fridge, covered, for up to 2 days. You can reheat it in the oven or microwave, but the eggs won’t look the same as they did initially. I don’t recommend keeping it for more than two days, as the eggs and potatoes lose their texture.

 Ingredients: about 500-600 grams of boiled potatoes in their skins, 1 medium onion grated and squeezed of juice, a little margarine for greasing the heat-resistant tray, 1-2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs, spices: salt, pepper, ground allspice, dried dill, dried basil, a little vegetable seasoning (to taste), 8 eggs, grated cheese.

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