The STUFFED POTATO ROLL is a simple yet dramatic main course or one-dish meal, perfect for a family dinner or a special lunch. The base, made with boiled mashed potatoes, eggs and grated cheese, becomes a soft, compact mixture that hides a gooey center of cheese and the savory taste of cooked ham.
Once rolled and baked in the oven, the potato roll is golden and crisp on the outside, while inside it provides soft, melty slices that delight at the first bite.
Easy to customize with other fillings, it’s a versatile recipe that appeals to both adults and children and can also be prepared in advance and reheated when ready to serve.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Cooking time: 1 Hour
- Portions: 6 Servings
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 lb potatoes
- 2 eggs (medium)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 4 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 tbsp butter
- 1 bunch parsley
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- to taste nutmeg
- 7 oz cooked ham
- 5.3 oz provolone (scamorza or another stretched-curd (melting) cheese)
For the stuffed potato roll you will need
- 1 Pot
- 1 Potato masher
- 1 Bowl
- Parchment paper
- 1 Baking tray
Preparation of the stuffed potato roll
To prepare the stuffed potato roll, start by boiling the potatoes. Rinse them under running water, then place them in a pot and cover with salted water. Put on the heat and cook until they soften, about 25-30 minutes.
Once the potatoes are cooked and warm, peel them and press them through a potato masher into a large bowl.Add the eggs, the knob of butter, the Parmesan, chopped parsley, nutmeg, salt, pepper and, lastly, the breadcrumbs.
Mix everything together and, if the mixture seems still too soft, you can add another tablespoon of breadcrumbs.Lay out a sheet of parchment paper, butter it and sprinkle it with breadcrumbs, then place the mixture on it and, with the help of another sheet of paper or with wet hands, press it until you obtain a rectangle.
Arrange the cooked ham and slices of cheese over the potatoes.Very gently, using the paper to help you, roll up the rectangle.
Seal well by pressing the ends and shape it like a classic loaf. Tie the two ends tightly with kitchen twine.
To prevent it from opening during baking, you can wrap it in both parchment paper and aluminum foil.
Place the potato roll on a baking tray or oven pan and bake in a preheated, conventional oven at 356°F for 30-40 minutes.
Once the time has passed, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.Serve the stuffed potato roll sliced about 3/8 in thick.
