The puff pastry baskets with potatoes, mortadella, and scamorza represent a delicious combination of flavors and textures, ideal for a dish rich in taste and with a melty heart.
This delight combines the flakiness of puff pastry with the irresistible creaminess of potatoes and the unique taste of mortadella. All wrapped in the delicacy of scamorza.
The preparation of these baskets is surprisingly easy and quick, making them a perfect choice for anyone who wants to create a gourmet dish without spending hours in the kitchen. The first step is to divide the rectangle of puff pastry into squares, which will be placed inside muffin tins or on a baking sheet to create the basket shape. Then, the boiled potatoes are mixed with mortadella, creating a succulent and flavorful filling. The scamorza, with its melty texture and delicate taste, adds that extra touch.
Once the filling is prepared, simply distribute it evenly in the puff pastry baskets, creating a harmonious combination of flavors. Then, the baskets will be baked until they achieve a perfect golden color and a crispy texture.
The final result will be an explosion of flavor in every bite!
These puff pastry baskets with potatoes, mortadella, and scamorza are perfect as a scenographic appetizer for a special dinner, as finger food for an elegant buffet, or simply as a tasty dish to enjoy at any time.
Their ease of preparation also makes them ideal for those new to cooking, allowing for a gourmet result with little effort.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 317.43 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 24.25 (g) of which sugars 0.52 (g)
- Proteins 5.83 (g)
- Fat 21.96 (g) of which saturated 4.01 (g)of which unsaturated 16.47 (g)
- Fibers 1.09 (g)
- Sodium 499.96 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 84 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 for Puff Pastry Baskets with Potatoes, Mortadella, and Scamorza
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 potato (boiled)
- 2.1 oz mortadella
- 3.5 oz scamorza
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 pinches salt
- to taste olive oil
- to taste butter
Preparation of Puff Pastry Baskets with Potatoes, Mortadella, and Scamorza
Roll out the sheet of puff pastry on the work surface and cut it into six squares with a fine-tipped knife.
Grease a muffin tin with a little butter and distribute the squares in each mold. Then, prick the bottom with a fork.
Cut the scamorza and mortadella into cubes.
Pass the boiled potato through the appropriate tool and collect the puree in a bowl. Add the salt and chopped parsley and mix well.
Then, add some of the scamorza and mortadella while continuing to mix.
Evenly distribute the mixture among the six baskets and top with the remaining mortadella and scamorza. Sprinkle with a little more chopped parsley.
Finally, brush the edges of the baskets with a little olive oil.
Preheat the oven to 392°F and bake the baskets for 20-25 minutes.
Once the baking time is over, let them cool slightly, then unmold the baskets and serve them.
Suggestions
-You can enrich the filling by adding a pinch of nutmeg and also add chopped pistachios as decoration.
-If you prefer, you can substitute scamorza with smoked provola for an even more intense flavor.
-You can replace mortadella with diced speck or salami.
