Potato and Sausage Crumble

The potato and sausage crumble is a rich and flavorful dish, ideal for a comforting dinner. Here is the recipe with an Italian touch.

Ingredients

• 1 kg potatoes
• 300 g sausage
• 1 onion
• 100 g grated Parmesan
• 2 egg yolks
• 100 g butter
• 100 g breadcrumbs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil to taste
• Chopped rosemary to taste (optional)

Preparation

1. Start by washing the potatoes and boiling them in salted water until tender. Once cooked, drain, peel, and mash them with a potato masher or fork.

2. In a pan, sauté the finely chopped onion in a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Add the crumbled sausage and let it cook until golden, deglazing with a splash of white wine if desired.

3. In a bowl, mix the mashed potatoes with the egg yolks, grated Parmesan, chopped rosemary (if using), salt, and pepper until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.

4. Take a baking dish, preferably round, and grease the bottom with a little oil. Sprinkle with some breadcrumbs to create a crunchy base.

5. Spread half of the potato mixture on the bottom of the dish, then add a layer of cooked sausage, and cover everything with the remaining half of the potatoes.

6. Melt the butter and mix it with the remaining breadcrumbs. Sprinkle this “crumble” over the potatoes, creating an even layer.

7. Bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C for about 25-30 minutes, or until the surface is golden and crispy.

8. Serve the crumble hot, perhaps with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan and a drizzle of raw olive oil.

Fun Fact

The potato and sausage crumble is a variant of the better-known dish called “potato gateau” or “potato pie,” found in many Italian regions with small local variations. The peculiarity of the crumble lies in its crunchy top layer that provides a pleasant contrast to the softness of the filling.