To prepare a delicious recipe with potatoes and cheeses, we start by washing the potatoes well under a stream of cold water to remove any traces of dirt. Then, we place them in a pot of salted water, letting them boil for about 20-25 minutes until they become tender, but not so soft that they fall apart. It is essential to check them with a fork; if it goes in easily, then they are ready. After boiling, we carefully take them out onto a plate and let them cool slightly so that we can work with them without burning ourselves.
When the potatoes have cooled enough, we peel them with a sharp knife or by hand, being careful not to leave any pieces of skin. Then, we grate the potatoes on a coarse grater, achieving a fluffy and slightly airy texture. In a larger bowl, we place the grated potatoes and add the grated parmesan, eggs, a little salt, and freshly ground pepper. Next, we take prosciutto and cut it into thin slices, or if we opt for ham, we cut it into small cubes that will integrate perfectly into the mixture.
Mozzarella, if it is fresh, must be well drained on an absorbent towel to remove excess water. We then cut it into small cubes, just like the smoked cheese, such as scamorza or provola, which will add extra flavor to the dish. After all the ingredients are cut, we add them to the bowl with potatoes and mix with a wooden spoon, ensuring that each ingredient is well incorporated to achieve a homogeneous mixture.
The next step is to prepare a tray in which we will bake this delicacy. We grease the tray with a little butter and sprinkle breadcrumbs on the bottom, which will provide a crispy crust. We pour the mixture into the tray and level it with a spatula, making sure it is evenly distributed. On top, we sprinkle a little parmesan and add a few thin slices of butter, which will melt and add extra flavor to the dish.
The tray is placed in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (355 Fahrenheit) for the first 15 minutes. After this interval, we raise the temperature to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit) for the next 15 minutes until the surface becomes golden and crispy. Finally, we take the tray out of the oven and let the dish cool for 10-15 minutes. It will be easier to cut and serve. We cut generous portions and serve them warm, alongside a fresh salad or a side of vegetables. Enjoy your meal!
When the potatoes have cooled enough, we peel them with a sharp knife or by hand, being careful not to leave any pieces of skin. Then, we grate the potatoes on a coarse grater, achieving a fluffy and slightly airy texture. In a larger bowl, we place the grated potatoes and add the grated parmesan, eggs, a little salt, and freshly ground pepper. Next, we take prosciutto and cut it into thin slices, or if we opt for ham, we cut it into small cubes that will integrate perfectly into the mixture.
Mozzarella, if it is fresh, must be well drained on an absorbent towel to remove excess water. We then cut it into small cubes, just like the smoked cheese, such as scamorza or provola, which will add extra flavor to the dish. After all the ingredients are cut, we add them to the bowl with potatoes and mix with a wooden spoon, ensuring that each ingredient is well incorporated to achieve a homogeneous mixture.
The next step is to prepare a tray in which we will bake this delicacy. We grease the tray with a little butter and sprinkle breadcrumbs on the bottom, which will provide a crispy crust. We pour the mixture into the tray and level it with a spatula, making sure it is evenly distributed. On top, we sprinkle a little parmesan and add a few thin slices of butter, which will melt and add extra flavor to the dish.
The tray is placed in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (355 Fahrenheit) for the first 15 minutes. After this interval, we raise the temperature to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit) for the next 15 minutes until the surface becomes golden and crispy. Finally, we take the tray out of the oven and let the dish cool for 10-15 minutes. It will be easier to cut and serve. We cut generous portions and serve them warm, alongside a fresh salad or a side of vegetables. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients
1 kg potatoes - 100 g mozzarella - 80 g parmesan - 2 eggs - 120 g cooked prosciutto (or ham) - 100 g scamorza (provola) or another type of smoked cheese - 6 thin slices of butter - salt, pepper - breadcrumbs