Potato meatloaf wrapped in puff pastry, an easy main course that the whole family loves! I love making meatloaf, and on the blog, you’ll find tons of recipes; my favorites are stuffed meatloaf and tomato sauce meatloaf. Today we’re trying an alternative recipe: it’s made from a layer of mashed potatoes, which wraps around cooked ham and cheese of choice. The whole thing is wrapped in the famous puff pastry. The recipe is really tasty and easy to make, thanks also to the video recipes you’ll find at the end of the article.
If you’re looking for more meatloaf recipes, check out these:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 8
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons, Fall, Winter and Spring
- Energy 299.96 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 29.07 (g) of which sugars 1.35 (g)
- Proteins 10.10 (g)
- Fat 16.16 (g) of which saturated 4.31 (g)of which unsaturated 10.92 (g)
- Fibers 2.26 (g)
- Sodium 493.41 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 112 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
- 21 oz potatoes
- 1 egg (small)
- 1 oz Parmesan cheese
- to taste salt
- 1 roll puff pastry (rectangular)
- 5.3 oz cooked ham
- 2.1 oz cheese
How to prepare potato meatloaf en crust
Wash the potatoes and place them in a pot with cold water. Bring the water to a boil and let the potatoes cook for about 30 minutes or until tender, testing with a fork.
Once cooked, pass them through a potato ricer while still hot, with their skins on.
Add salt, grated cheese, and the egg to the hot potatoes, then mix everything together.
Once you have a homogeneous mixture, press it onto the puff pastry.
Fill with slices of cooked ham and cheese. Then roll it up, using parchment paper to help, and seal the edges well.
At this point, brush the surface with beaten egg and bake at 375°F for about 30 minutes or until golden.
Storing the potato meatloaf en crust
It is preferable to consume the potato meatloaf en crust on the same day to preserve its crispness. You can freeze the potato meatloaf without the puff pastry; make sure to wrap it well in cling film or a food bag.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I substitute the filling in the Potato Meatloaf?
Sure, you can replace the cooked ham and cheese with other options, such as bacon, onion, peppers, zucchini, or spinach.
