Potato Gâteau: a true Comfort Food

Potato Gâteau: a true Comfort Food
  • Preparation time 15 Min.
  • Cooking time 1 Now
  • Difficulty Media
  • Portions 4
  • Calories per Serving 550
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Potato gâteau is a traditional Neapolitan one-potato dish, rustic and irresistible, perfect for any occasion. Prepared with boiled and mashed potatoes, enriched with cheese, cured meats and eggs, it is baked to a delicious golden crust.

Inside, the heart remains soft and stringy thanks to the provolone or mozzarella cheese, while on the surface the crispy breadcrumbs give just the right amount of contrast. Great whether warm or at room temperature, it is perfect for family dinners, buffets or as a dish du jour. Discover the recipe for real potato gâteau, simple, hearty and with authentic flavor.

Ingredients

  • 500g Potatoes
  • 100g of Fiordilatte
  • 50g Salami 
  • 50g of cooked ham
  • 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Eggs
  • q.b. of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • q.b. of breadcrumbs
  • q.b. Black pepper
  • q.b. Fine salt

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Instructions

1. Wash the potatoes well and boil them with their skins on until soft. Drain them and let them cool slightly before peeling.

2. Mashed potato the potatoes in a large bowl until smooth and without lumps. Add the Parmesan cheese and extra-virgin olive oil to the resulting mashed potato, stirring until smooth.

3. In a separate bowl beat the eggs, add salami, cooked ham and diced fiordilatte, and mix well. Add the egg mixture to the puree and mix well. Adjust for salt and pepper.

4. Oil a 20x20 cm square baking dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs, making sure they are well distributed all over the bottom.

5. Pour the mixture into the baking dish, leveling it with a spatula or spoon. Sprinkle the surface with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, and top with a drizzle of oil.

6. Bake in a static oven preheated to 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least half an hour before serving.

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