Savory pie with potatoes and ham, a simple and tasty rustic dish, perfect for an everyday dinner or as an appetizer when you have guests for lunch or dinner. The recipe is very quick and it’s a great way to use up leftover ham that’s nearing its expiration date, as happened to me the other day. A one-dish meal that takes just a few minutes to prepare with simple steps. After boiling the potatoes, I cut them into chunks and placed them in the pan with puff pastry, slices of cooked ham, and fontina cheese. You can also substitute the cooked ham with speck or another cold cut of your choice. Similarly, you can replace fontina with another type of melting cheese that you prefer. A simple, fast savory pie that everyone will love, even the little ones in the house. And now, let’s go to the kitchen together, because the savory pie with potatoes and ham will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter and Spring
Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry (round)
- 19 oz potatoes
- 5.6 oz fontina cheese
- 3.5 oz cooked ham
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- rosemary (to taste)
- 1 egg (to brush the pastry)
Tools
- High-sided saucepan
- Bowl
- Pie pan 9.5 inches
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Potato peeler
Steps
First, peel the potatoes with a potato peeler. Then wash them thoroughly under water and cut them into chunks. Place them in a saucepan with salted water and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and transfer them to a bowl. Then add the oil, season with dried rosemary, adjust the salt, and mix. Cut the fontina cheese into cubes, after removing the crust.
Unroll the puff pastry and place it in a 9.5-inch diameter mold with its parchment paper. Arrange the edges well and prick the bottom with a fork. Then distribute part of the grated cheese on the bottom and half of the previously seasoned potatoes. Add the ham slices, fontina cubes, and remaining potatoes. Sprinkle more grated cheese, close the edges of the pastry inward, and brush the surface with beaten egg.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F with a fan for 30 minutes, or until the savory pie is golden. Remove from the oven and serve in slices.
Storage and Tips for Savory Pie with Potatoes and Ham
The savory pie with potatoes and ham can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 or 2 days in a container with a lid.
FAQ Questions and Answers for Savory Pie with Potatoes and Ham
What can I substitute for fontina cheese?
In place of fontina, you can use scamorza, provolone, or another melting cheese of your choice.
