Pommes Matiere (Old Fashioned Hash Browns)

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Coarsely chop/smash potatoes so that they are in small chunks (these are hash browns, after all); season with nutmeg, salt and pepper.

3. 3

   In an omelet pan or cast iron skillet, heat oil over medium heat.

4. 4

   Press potatoes into pan in an even layer; cook until underside is browned (potatoes will be fragrant and edges will start to look golden), about 4 to 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Place potatoes in oven and cook until the top starts to brown, about 10 minutes (you want it to be stiff enough to flip without breaking).

6. 6

   Carefully flip onto serving dish (or back into pan).

7. 7

   Spread sour cream over the top, then sprinkle with cheese.

8. 8

   Set to broil and return to oven to brown the top, 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Garnish with chives (Jacques stuck them in a bunch, on end, in the center of the dish); serve in wedges.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.