Potato Flan

The potato flan is a delicious and comforting dish. Here is the recipe to prepare a classic potato flan.

Ingredients

• 800 g potatoes
• 100 g grated parmesan
• 2 eggs
• 100 ml milk
• Nutmeg to taste
• Butter as needed to grease the baking dish
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Breadcrumbs (optional)
• Extra virgin olive oil (for seasoning)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Boil the potatoes in salted water until they become soft. Drain them and let them cool slightly before peeling them.
3. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or with a fork until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
4. Add the grated Parmesan to the mashed potatoes, the eggs, the milk, a grating of nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste. Mix all the ingredients well until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous mixture.
5. Grease a baking dish with butter and if you like, sprinkle it with breadcrumbs to obtain a crispy crust.
6. Pour the potato mixture into the baking dish and level the surface with the back of a spoon.
7. You can decorate the surface with pats of butter and an additional sprinkle of Parmesan if desired.
8. Bake the potato flan for about 30-40 minutes or until the surface is golden and crispy.
9. Once cooked, let it cool slightly for a few minutes before serving.

This flan can be enriched with the addition of diced cooked ham, chopped spinach or any other ingredient according to your tastes. It is a versatile dish that lends itself to many variations.

Trivia

The potato flan was born as a recovery recipe to use leftover boiled potatoes. With the addition of a few simple ingredients it transforms into a rich and tasty dish. In some Italian regional variants, smoked scamorza or other cheeses are added to make the flan even more delicious.