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Melissa Hart

Country Ham and Egg Skillet

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 6 oz country ham cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp sliced scallions

Method
 

  1. Microwave the potatoes with 2 tbsp water in a covered bowl until just tender at the edges, 4 to 5 minutes, then drain and dry them.
  2. Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and spread the potatoes in one layer.
  3. Cook without moving for 4 minutes, then turn and continue cooking until browned on several sides, about 8 minutes more.
  4. Add the onion, ham, paprika and pepper and cook until the onion softens and the ham edges curl, 5 to 6 minutes.
  5. Make four wells in the hash, crack an egg into each and pour the water around the edge of the skillet.
  6. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until the whites are set but the yolks still give when touched, 4 to 6 minutes.
  7. Scatter the scallions over the skillet and serve from the pan.