Main Course

Gattò di Patate

Name: Gattò di Patate
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 1,000 g potato peeled and quartered; 2 pcs egg large; 70 g parmesan cheese grated; 150 g mozzarella cheese diced; 100 g cured ham diced; 60 ml milk; 30 g butter melted, plus extra for greasing; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 2 tbsp breadcrumbs

This savory Neapolitan potato cake is a comforting dish, perfect for a family meal. Mashed potatoes are combined with cheese, cured meats, and herbs, then baked until golden and bubbly. It's a rich and satisfying casserole that can be served warm or at room temperature.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 25 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 375 kcal

Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

1,000 gpotato, peeled and quartered
2 pcsegg, large
70 gparmesan cheese, grated
150 gmozzarella cheese, diced
100 gcured ham, diced
60 mlmilk
30 gbutter, melted, plus extra for greasing
2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
1 tspsalt
0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
2 tbspbreadcrumbs

Equipment

large pot · potato masher · 9x13 inch baking dish

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter and sprinkle with breadcrumbs, ensuring an even coating.
About 5 min
2
Place the quartered potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork.
About 20 min
3
Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly and return them to the empty pot. Mash them until smooth, using a potato masher or a fork.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Ensure there are no lumps for a creamy texture.
4
Add the eggs, parmesan cheese, milk, melted butter, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined.
About 5 min
5
Fold in the diced mozzarella cheese and diced cured ham into the potato mixture.
About 2 min
6
Pour the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
About 1 min
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
About 45 min
Cook’s note: If the top browns too quickly, you can loosely cover it with foil.
8
Remove from the oven and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before serving. This allows the Gattò to set and makes it easier to slice.
About 10 min

Per serving

Nutrition

25%Score

Calories: 375.4kcal
Protein: 20.8g
Carbs: 34.1g
Fat: 17.3g
Fibre: 4.2g
Sugar: 2.8g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover Gattò di Patate in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat individual portions in the microwave or a larger piece in the oven at 160°C (325°F) until warmed through.