Savory Potato, Ham, and Cheese Tart, a quick and delicious rustic dish, perfect as an appetizer or as a main course for an everyday dinner. After introducing you to the lazy summer version of the ricotta and cherry tomato savory tart, I couldn’t resist offering you a winter version as well. Making it is simple. After steaming the potatoes, all you have to do is peel and mash them in a bowl along with diced cooked ham, grated cheese, and fontina. Of course, you can replace the fontina and cooked ham with other cheeses and cured meats of your choice. A savory rustic dish that even the little ones at home will love. Now let’s head to the kitchen and make it together, because the Savory Potato, Ham, and Cheese Tart will be ready in a click!
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Affordable
- Preparation time: 25 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
- Energy 611.24 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 45.02 (g) of which sugars 1.82 (g)
- Proteins 22.36 (g)
- Fat 38.27 (g) of which saturated 12.86 (g)of which unsaturated 23.55 (g)
- Fibers 3.08 (g)
- Sodium 1,417.86 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 198 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 roll puff pastry (round)
- 1 lb potatoes (weight before peeling)
- 2 1/2 oz cooked ham (diced)
- 5 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 5 oz fontal cheese
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- 1 egg
Tools
- High-sided saucepan
- Bowl
- Baking dish
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Potato peeler
Steps
First, clean the potatoes. Peel them with a potato peeler and rinse them thoroughly under water to remove any soil. Then, cut them into cubes and cook them in plenty of salted water for 8 minutes. They should be soft.
Drain them and transfer them to a bowl. Mash them with a fork until puréed and let them cool slightly. Season with salt and pepper and add the grated cheese and cooked ham. Mix well.
Separately, cut the fontal cheese into cubes, add half to the potato and ham mixture, and stir. Unroll the puff pastry and place it with its parchment paper in a baking dish with a diameter of 9.5 inches (24 cm). Press the edges well and prick the bottom with a fork.
Next, spread the potato and ham mixture and add the remaining cheese cubes over the entire surface. Fold the edges of the puff pastry inward and brush the surface of the edge with a beaten egg.
Bake the rustic tart in a preheated oven at 356°F (180°C) with fan function for 25 minutes. When the puff pastry is golden and the cheese is melted, remove the savory tart and serve it in slices.
Storage and Tips for the Savory Potato, Ham, and Cheese Tart
The savory tart can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 or 2 days in a container with a lid.
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FAQ Questions and Answers for the Savory Potato, Ham, and Cheese Tart
What can I substitute for fontal cheese?
Alternatively, you can use fontina, provolone, or another stretchy cheese of your choice.
