Name: Imperial potatoes – a Czech delicacy that even puts French recipes to shame
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g potatoes; 1 large onion; 100 g ham; 100 g hard cheese (e.g., Edam, Gouda or Cheddar); 4 eggs; salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; vegetable oil for frying

Imperial potatoes – a Czech delicacy that even puts French recipes to shame

Imperial potatoes – a Czech delicacy that even puts French recipes to shame

Easy to prepare
4 serving
45 minutes
Jan, 16. 12. 2025

Imperial potatoes are an honest Czech dish that combines simplicity, the scent of home and perfect flavor harmony. The combination of potatoes, onion, ham, cheese and eggs creates a delicious baked dish that will delight the whole family. It is ideal as a hearty lunch or a quick dinner and can be prepared even by a beginner.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

500 g potatoes
1 large onion
100 g ham
100 g hard cheese (e.g., Edam, Gouda or Cheddar)
4 eggs
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
vegetable oil for frying

Preparation procedure

Preparing the potatoes: Peel the potatoes, slice them thinly, season with salt and fry in a pan with a little oil until golden. Turn them regularly so they are crispy on all sides.
Onion and ham: In another pan, sauté the onion, diced, until golden. Add the ham finely chopped and briefly fry so it acquires a lightly roasted flavor.
Cheese: Grate the hard cheese finely – it will serve as a binder and as the golden top crust after baking.
Eggs: In a bowl beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. The mixture will serve as the binding liquid for the entire dish.
Assembling and baking: In a baking dish layer the fried potatoes, the onion with ham, and the grated cheese alternately. Pour a little of the beaten eggs over each layer. Continue until you have used all the ingredients.
Baking: Place the dish in a preheated oven and bake at 180 °C for about 30 minutes, until the surface turns golden and the mixture sets.

Total preparation time

45 minutes (15 minutes preparation + 30 minutes baking)

Number of servings

4 servings

Conclusion

Imperial potatoes are proof that Czech cuisine can be as tasty and sophisticated as French – and yet completely simple. Tender potatoes, fragrant onion, ham and cheese form an irresistible combination you’ll fall in love with from the first bite. Serve with a fresh salad or pickled cucumber and you have a finished dish that will both satisfy and delight. This recipe will surely find a permanent place in your family’s meal rotation.