Gatto’ di Patate
Source of Recipe
Chef2Chef Newsletter 12/18/03
Recipe Introduction
Potato Mold
List of Ingredients
2 lb (900 gr) potatoes
1 egg
2 tablespoons (30 gr) butter, diced
2 oz (60 gr) parmigiano reggiano cheese, grated
2 oz (60 gr) mozzarella cheese, diced
2 oz (60 gr) cooked ham, diced
2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
grated rind of 1 lemon
pinch of nutmeg
1/2 cup (120 cc) milk, or heavy cream
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons bread crumbs
Recipe
Boil potatoes, peel and mash them in a food mill while still hot.
Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C).
In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, the egg, 1 tablespoon of the butter, the parmigiano, mozzarella, ham, parsley, lemon rind, nutmeg, milk, salt and pepper
together.
Brush the bottom of a round oven pan, approximately 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter.
Pour the potato mixture in the pan, level it with a spatula. Top with the bread crumbs and the remaining 1 tablespoon diced butter.
Bake for about 30 minutes, until the surface is golden. Serve hot.
Serves 6.
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