Rustic Potato Pie

The rustic potato pie is a hearty and comforting dish, typical of Italian home cooking. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 kg potatoes
• 300 g flour
• 200 g cooked ham, cubed
• 150 g mozzarella or scamorza, cubed
• 100 g grated Parmesan
• 4 eggs
• 100 ml milk
• Nutmeg, to taste
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Butter for greasing the pan
• Breadcrumbs for sprinkling the pan

Preparation

1. Start by peeling the potatoes and cutting them into cubes. Cook them in a pot with salted water until tender. Then, drain and mash them with a potato masher or fork until you obtain a puree.

2. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.

3. In a large bowl, mix the mashed potatoes with the cooked ham, mozzarella or scamorza, grated Parmesan, eggs, milk, a pinch of nutmeg, salt and pepper until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.

4. Grease a high-sided pan and sprinkle it with breadcrumbs. Pour the potato mixture into the pan and level the surface with a spoon or spatula.

5. Bake for about 45-60 minutes or until the surface of the pie is golden and crispy.

6. Let the rustic potato pie rest for a few minutes before serving, so that it sets slightly.

This pie can be served both as a main dish and as a rich side, ideal for accompanying grilled meat or vegetables.

Trivia

The rustic potato pie is an example of how traditional recipes can be adapted with small personal touches. You can enrich it with ingredients of your choice, such as sausage, smoked pancetta, vegetables or even different cheeses to add variety every time you prepare it.