🧀 Mediterranean Cheesy Potato & Egg Bake
Rich • Creamy • Golden • Soft Inside • Crispy Top
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 35–40 minutes
📝 Ingredients
Base
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3 medium potatoes, peeled & thinly sliced or grated
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1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt & pepper
Egg Mixture
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6 large eggs
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½ cup Greek yogurt or cream
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½ cup milk
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1 cup shredded mozzarella
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½ cup shredded cheddar (gives that golden top!)
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¼ cup Parmesan
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp oregano
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¼ tsp nutmeg (Mediterranean touch)
Garnish
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Fresh chives or parsley, chopped
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Drizzle of olive oil
🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Potatoes
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Thinly slice or grate potatoes.
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Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan.
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Add potatoes (and onions if using), cook 5–6 minutes until slightly soft.
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Season with salt and pepper.
This step ensures your bake is soft and creamy inside.
2. Make the Egg-Cheese Mixture
In a bowl, whisk:
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Eggs
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Greek yogurt/cream
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Milk
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Mozzarella
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Cheddar
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Parmesan
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Garlic powder
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Oregano
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Nutmeg
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Salt & pepper
Mix until smooth and creamy.
3. Combine & Pour
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Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
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Grease a round baking dish or metal ring mold (like the photo).
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Place the cooked potatoes at the bottom.
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Pour the egg-cheese mixture over them.
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Tap gently to remove air pockets.
4. Bake
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Bake 35–40 minutes until:
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Top is deep golden and bubbly
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Center is set but soft
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For extra browning, broil the top for 1–2 minutes.
5. Serve
Let rest 5 minutes, then garnish with:
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Chopped chives
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Fresh parsley
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Drizzle of olive oil
Serve warm with a simple Mediterranean salad.
🌿 Mediterranean Variations
Add any of these for extra flavor:
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Spinach or kale
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Sun-dried tomatoes
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Crumbled feta
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Herbs: basil, thyme, dill
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Caramelized onions
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Roasted red peppers
