Crispy Neapolitan-Style Potato Cake
A clever and quick take on the traditional potato gâteau. This savory cake features a golden, breaded exterior that shatters to reveal a fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth potato and cheese center.
Crispy Neapolitan-Style Potato Cake
A clever and quick take on the traditional potato gâteau. This savory cake features a golden, breaded exterior that shatters to reveal a fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth potato and cheese center.
Ingredients
- 14 oz boiled and coarsely mashed potatoes
- 1 whole egg
- 2 oz smoked provola cheese, diced
- 1 oz grated Parmesan cheese and 0.7 oz melted butter
- Breadcrumbs for dusting, salt and nutmeg
Instructions
Combine the lukewarm mashed potatoes with the egg, melted butter, Parmesan, salt, and nutmeg.
Incorporate the diced provola into the mixture, ensuring even distribution.
Grease an appropriate baking dish and dust the base with breadcrumbs.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish, leveling the surface. Sprinkle generously with breadcrumbs and dot with butter.
Bake at 340°F for 25 minutes, until the surface is firm, golden, and crisp.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per 1 servingChef's Tip
"Utilize yellow-fleshed or starchy potato varieties. Ensure potatoes are cooled prior to egg incorporation to prevent premature coagulation."