Ingredients

  • 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes (about 4 large)
  • water, to cover
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 cup smoked sausage, finely chopped
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 pinch dried marjoram
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 tablespoons swiss cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Combine potatoes, water, garlic and salt in a pan over high heat.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes and place in a bowl.
  • Discard garlic.
  • Add milk, butter and white pepper.
  • Mash well.
  • Add sausage, green onions and butter and mix well.
  • Spread mixture into a large well-greased oval casserole.
  • With the back of a large, moistened spoon, make 4 deep depressions in mixture.
  • Break an egg carefully into each depression.
  • Bake on middle rack of oven for 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with grated Swiss cheese.
  • Bake until egg whites are firm, about 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.