Eggs in Purgatory

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Thanksgiving Leftovers

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (49)

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 35 min

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5 large eggs

2 cups mashed potatoes, chilled

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 cup marinara sauce, warmed

2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.

Stir 1 egg in a large bowl to blend. Mix in the potatoes, then the flour. Using a generous 1/2 cup of potato mixture for each, form the potato mixture into 4 (4 1/2-inch) diameter pancakes.

Heat the oil in a large nonstick fry pan over medium heat. Fry the pancakes until they are golden brown and heated through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the pancakes to paper towels to drain. Keep the pancakes warm on a baking sheet in the oven. Pour off the excess oil from the pan.

Heat the pan over medium-low heat. Crack the remaining 4 eggs into the pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until the white is firm, about 2 minutes. Using a spatula, turn the eggs over and cook for 30 seconds longer.

Spoon the sauce onto 4 plates. Place a pancake atop the sauce. Top each pancake with a fried egg. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve.

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Lee Huntsville, AL 10-29-2009
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I signed up just to review this wonderful recipe!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was such an amazing dish! I had some complicated smashed potatoes from last night that had portabella mushrooms, whole... garlic cloves, and redskin potatoes. I thought there was marinara in the fridge, but it was used so I put caponata sauce as the base. I was so worried that all of these flavors would drown out the egg on top, but it worked so wonderfully and was so delicious that I can't wait to try it the simple way it was originally, even though I do love the way it turned out today. This was so simple to do and it took me all of 5 minutes to put together. For the taste and great surprise, this has been the recipe that has been most worthy of my time and effort. I recommend it to everyone!Read more
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Andrea West Bountiful, UT 04-06-2009
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Comforting, delicious and makes breakfast feel like a treat.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Wonderful!! My family is full of picky eaters, but with the beautiful and easy to follow presentation, not one of them could... resist. One bite and you are hooked. This will definately be a new family favorite. (With as easy as it is to make, that is no problem) Note: keep extra flour handy if you make creamy mashed potatoes.Read more
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Ashley Collierville, TN 02-03-2009
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So Yummy and Creative
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Wow! This was absolutely wonderful! I never would have thought that the ingredients would work so well together. I made this... for my picky fiance for dinner last night and he ate every last bite! I'm impressed, Giada!Read more
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Kate Manchester, NH 01-07-2009
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Perfect Breakfast!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My goodness! This is the best dish EVER! The flavors are wonderful together. I would not change a single thing! Thanks Giada
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Patricia Fairfield, CT 12-20-2008
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The best in the world!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Dear Giada, we loved your potato pancakes. We saw the show yesterday and had them for breakfast today. They were delicious.... We didn't actually use Thanksgiving leftovers. But it was the best idea in the world. Its so easy to make and so delicious. From eight year old and ten year old chefs. Read more
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Laura Malverne, NY 11-29-2008
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Very Nice!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

For a latin flavor I sauteed finely chopped chorizos and onions and added it to the pancake/four mix. They were perfect. A... little schredded melted cheddar or jack and a little salsa on the side would probably also been good. Definitely a keeper.Read more