Potatoes in the oven with eggs and nutmeg

4 servings

40 minutes

This exquisite French recipe combines simplicity in preparation with refined flavor. Baked potatoes soaked in a delicate egg and milk mixture become soft and airy, while nutmeg adds warm spicy notes. The dish resembles the famous gratin and embodies the coziness of rural French cuisine, where naturalness and harmony of flavors are valued. Butter adds tenderness, while black pepper gives a slight spiciness. It can be served as a standalone dish or as a wonderful complement to meat and vegetables. Perfect for a family dinner or a romantic evening, it warms the soul and fills the home with the aromas of true French culinary mastery.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 514.2
• Proteins: 21.1g
• Fats: 14.8g
• Carbohydrates: 77.3g

Ingredients

• Potato: 1.5 kg
• Milk: 0.75 l
• Chicken egg: 4 pc
• Butter: to taste
• Nutmeg: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Peel the potatoes, cut them into thin slices, and place them in a greased baking dish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 1.5 kg
   • Butter:  to taste

2. Sprinkle with pepper, grated nutmeg, and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Nutmeg:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste

3. Beat the eggs with milk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Milk: 0.75 l

4. Pour beaten eggs over the potatoes and place in the oven for half an hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces