Eggs in Purgatory

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
2. 2
   Stir 1 egg in a large bowl to blend.
3. 3
   Mix in the potatoes, then the flour.
4. 4
   Using a generous 1/2 cup of potato mixture for each, form the potato mixture into 4 (4 1/2-inch) diameter pancakes.
5. 5
   Heat the oil in a large nonstick fry pan over medium heat.
6. 6
   Fry the pancakes until they are golden brown and heated through, about 2 minutes per side.
7. 7
   Transfer the pancakes to paper towels to drain.
8. 8
   Keep the pancakes warm on a baking sheet in the oven.
9. 9
   Pour off the excess oil from the pan.
10. 10
    Heat the pan over medium-low heat.
11. 11
    Crack the remaining 4 eggs into the pan.
12. 12
    Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
13. 13
    Cook until the white is firm, about 2 minutes.
14. 14
    Using a spatula, turn the eggs over and cook for 30 seconds longer.
15. 15
    Spoon the sauce onto 4 plates.
16. 16
    Place a pancake atop the sauce.
17. 17
    Top each pancake with a fried egg.
18. 18
    Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve.