A comforting Neapolitan dish to serve alongside grilled steak or chicken.
The key for the perfect Italian potato cake is the texture.
Though this is actually a pie, its name comes from the French wordgateauwhich means cakebecause of the shape.
34cupchopped salamiand/orprosciutto
34cupshredded provolone cheese(3oz.)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350F.
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic; cook until tender.
Sprinkle bottom and sides with 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs; set aside.
Using a potato masheror ricer, mash the hot potatoes in the saucepan until smooth.
Stir in eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Stir in onion mixture, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and salami.
Spread half of the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle evenly with provolone cheese.
Top with the remaining potato mixture, spreading evenly to cover the cheese.
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter; toss with the remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs.
Sprinkle over potato mixture.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until potato mixture is heated through and bread crumbs are golden brown.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
