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Gatto di Patate (Italian Potato Cake)

Gatto di Patate (Italian Potato Cake)
Prep Time:
45 mins
Bake Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pound russet potatoes (about 5 large), peeled and cut into large pieces

  • 4 tablespoon butter

  • ½ cup chopped onion (1 medium)

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¾ cup Italian-seasoned fine dry bread crumbs

  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

  • 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Parmesan cheese (4 ounces)

  • ¾ cup chopped salami and/or snipped prosciutto

  • ¾ cup shredded provolone cheese (3 ounces)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until tender. Set aside. Use another 1 tablespoon of the butter to generously coat the bottom and sides of a 2-quart square baking dish. Sprinkle bottom and sides with 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs; set aside.

  3. Using a potato masher or ricer, mash the hot potatoes in the saucepan until smooth. Stir in eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in onion mixture, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and salami.

  4. Spread half of the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with provolone cheese. Top with the remaining potato mixture, spreading evenly to cover the cheese. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter; toss with the remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs. Sprinkle over potato mixture.

  5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until potato mixture is heated through and bread crumbs are golden brown. Cut into squares. Serve warm.

Editor's Note:

This is a traditional dish of Naples and is hearty enough for a casual supper main dish. Or, serve it as a hearty side dish.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

366 Calories
17g Fat
38g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 366
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Sodium 1184mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 15g 30%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 12%
Calcium 232.2mg 18%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Potassium 576mg 12%
Folate, total 24.2mcg
Vitamin B-12 0.7mcg
Vitamin B-6 0.5mg

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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