Baked Snug Eggs

2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
1 T. butter, plus more for the pan
8 medium-thick slices good-quality smoked ham (or salmon or another substitute?)
2 scallions, thinly sliced
8 large eggs
4 T. heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees with the rack in the middle position. Butter four small gratin dishes.

Fry the potatoes in butter in a large skillet oven medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, 5-7 minutes.

Place 2 slices of ham in each dish. Divide the potatoes and scallions evenly between the dishes, then add 2 eggs and 1 T. cream to each dish. Season with salt and pepper.

Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the eggs are set. Serve warm.

Serves 4.

Adapted from Sweet Paul Eat & Make, p. 25.