Golden Mashed Potatoes with Morels and Baked Eggs

Name: Golden Mashed Potatoes with Morels and Baked Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried morels (1/2 ounce); 1/2 cup boiling water; 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks; 6 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 3/4 cup heavy cream; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 large eggs; 1/2 cup freshly grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon minced chives

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dried morels (1/2 ounce)
1/2 cup boiling water
1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
6 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 large eggs
1/2 cup freshly grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced chives

1
Preheat the oven to 375.
2
In a heatproof bowl, cover the morels with the boiling water and let stand for about 15 minutes to soften.
3
Drain the morels, reserving the water; rinse and coarsely chop the morels.
4
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cover the potatoes and garlic with water and boil over high heat until tender, about 15 minutes.
5
Drain the potatoes and garlic and return them to the pan.
6
Dry over moderately high heat, shaking the pan for about 1 minute.
7
Work the potatoes and garlic through a ricer or mash them by hand in a large bowl.
8
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil.
9
Add the onion and cook over low heat, stirring often, until it is soft and golden, about 15 minutes.
10
Add the morels and 1/4 cup of the cream and simmer for 2 minutes.
11
Add the onion mixture to the potatoes along with the remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream and the reserved mushroom water; season with salt and pepper.
12
Spoon the potatoes into a buttered shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
13
Make 4 shallow indentations in the potatoes and break an egg into each.
14
Sprinkle the cheese over all.
15
Bake for about 12 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are softly cooked.
16
Garnish with the chives and serve at once.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dried morels (1/2 ounce), 1/2 cup boiling water, 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks, 6 garlic cloves, peeled, and more.

Yes, Golden Mashed Potatoes with Morels and Baked Eggs falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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