Creamy, comforting, and crazy delicious, this Italian potato pie (Gattò di Patate) is made with mashed potatoes, three types of cheese, and some meat. A great side dish or even a filling main meal!
At this time of the year, farmer's markets are packed with fresh right-from-the-garden new potatoes. My love for them is infinite. Especially the smallest ones, the size of a walnut. They are kind of a pain in the you-know-what to peel / scrub but totally worth it.
The recipe I want to show you today asks for more starchy potatoes, though. It comes from Italy (surprising, really, because it looks like something from Eastern Europe or Germany, for example) and it's awesome. Italian Mashed Potato Pie! Or Gattò di Patate in the original language. Yes, Italian cuisine is not only about pasta & pizza!
Ok, so what this pie is all about?
Mashed potatoes enriched with butter, milk and mixed with a combination of three kinds of cheese and cured meats. Then, all this goodness is baked in a springform pan and topped with breadcrumbs and even more butter. I mean, can it sound any better?
This Italian potato pie reminds me of another dish we love here in Lithuania - Kugel. With the exception that it is made from fresh potatoes and is meatless. I promise to make it one day for the blog, guys. It's strange that Kugel is not already here considering my love for it and a number of times I make it every single year.
It's interesting that Gattò di Patate is considered to be a side dish even though I had it as a main meal and got my stomach so full I could barely walk. Not surprising at all - potatoes, lots of cheese, plus some meat. Not a walk in a park to finish it off! If you have a big family and will divide this pie into more portions, then yes, it's can be a nice side dish to pretty much anything.
This Italian mashed potato pie is a must for any potato lover out there. Super creamy, full of flavor, and so easy to make. After the boiling potatoes part everything you need is just one large bowl to combine all the ingredients together and a springform pan to finish it in the oven. I am pretty sure my 2-year-old son could make it. He loves mixing things in a bowl, ha!
There is nothing more to say. I am on my way to the kitchen for another slice of Gattò di Patate. Until the next post, guys!
Italian Mashed Potato Pie - Gattò di Patate
Ingredients
- 2 lb (900g) starchy large potatoes , boiled
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened (plus more for the pan)
- ½ cup dried bread crumbs
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk
- ¾ cup chopped fresh mozzarella
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup shredded mild provolone cheese
- ¼ cup diced prosciutto
- ¼ cup diced salami
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- salt and pepper , to taste
- 2 large eggs , beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Butter a 9-inch springform pan. Coat with ¼ cup bread crumbs tapping out the excess.
- Drain the boiled potatoes if you haven't done so already and transfer them to a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons softened butter and the milk. Mash with a potato masher until almost smooth. Add all the cheeses, prosciutto, salami, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the beaten eggs. Pour the mixture into a prepared springform pan. Sprinkle with the remaining breadcrumbs and dot the top with the remaining butter.
- Bake for about 50 minutes, until lightly browned and set in the center. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before removing from the pan. Serve warm. Enjoy!
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Linda @ With A Blast
My family would go nuts for this potato pie ! We are potato and cheese fanatics and your recipe has plentiful of those !
Igor
Then it's right up your alley!
Amy | The Cook Report
This looks like the perfect comfort food!
Igor
Comfort food at its best 😉
Jagruti
Who will say no this potato pie, so comforting and delicious food!
Igor
Certainly not me 😛
Tricia @ Saving Room for Dessert
This is a fascinating and gorgeous dish. So comforting and perfect for this time of year. Love it!
Igor
Thank you for the comment!
Monica | Nourish & Fete
I agree with you, this looks like a totally filling and satisfying main meal. Perfect for fall weather, too!
Igor
It's raining cats and dogs outside and I'm already thinking about making this pie again!
The Food Hunter
My husband will thank you for this one
Igor
Oh, I bet he will 😛