Potato and Prosciutto Cake

I can provide you with a recipe for an Italian-style Potato and Prosciutto Cake! It’s a rich and flavorful dish, ideal for a family lunch or a comforting dinner. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 kg potatoes
• 200 g cooked ham slices
• 150 g smoked scamorza cheese (or another melting cheese of your choice)
• 2 eggs
• 100 g grated Parmesan
• 50 g butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Nutmeg to taste
• Breadcrumbs for the pan

Preparation

1. Start by peeling the potatoes and boiling them in salted water until soft. Drain and let them cool slightly.
2. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180 °C and butter a baking pan, then sprinkle it with breadcrumbs.
3. Mash the potatoes in a large bowl using a potato masher or fork to obtain a purée. Add the eggs, butter, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste. Mix well until you have a homogeneous mixture.
4. Divide the potato mixture into two parts. Spread the first half on the bottom of the pan, creating an even layer.
5. Distribute the cooked ham slices and the scamorza cheese, cut into slices or cubes, over the potato layer.
6. Cover with the remaining half of the potato mixture, leveling the surface well.
7. Bake the potato and prosciutto cake for about 40 minutes or until the surface is golden and crispy.
8. Once ready, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

You can customize the recipe by adding other types of cheese or even some aromatic herbs like parsley or chives for an extra touch. Enjoy your meal!