The potato gateau is a one-dish meal and a typical dish of Neapolitan cuisine.
The potato gateau or gattò as we say in Naples, is a potato-based casserole filled with cured meats and cheese.
Despite appearances, it tastes very delicate. A true delight on the table.
In the family potato gateau recipe, I add a little milk to make the potatoes creamier and my choice falls only on ham, which together with the scamorza cheese completes an already very tasty dish.
You can add salami, mortadella, prosciutto, anything you like.
I stay on the “light” side and stick to just one cured meat;)
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 2.2 lbs potatoes
- 2 large eggs (large)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1.8 oz grated Parmesan cheese
- 10.5 oz smoked scamorza cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
- to taste fine salt
- to taste black pepper
- to taste breadcrumbs
- 7 oz ham
Tools
- Potato Masher
Preparation
To prepare the potato gateau, first boil the potatoes in plenty of water with the well-washed skin until they are soft. Test with a fork;
Once cooked, peel them while still hot and mash them;
Add a bit of salt and butter. Mix;
Pour in the milk and mix;
Separately, beat the eggs with salt, pepper, and grated cheese;
Add the eggs to the mashed potatoes and mix until you get a creamy mixture;
Butter a baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on the bottom;
Spread the first layer of the potato mixture and level it well;
Add the ham and sliced scamorza;
Spread the second layer of the mixture and level;
Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and curls of butter;
Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 40/50 minutes
Great warm or cold.
The potato gateau can also be eaten the next day cold or reheated.
Instead of the classic baking dish, you can serve it in small individual portions.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use another type of cheese?
You can replace the scamorza with mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, or good provolone. It’s important to drain the cheese well beforehand.
Can I skip the cured meats?
De gustibus non disputandum est. Cooking is always a matter of taste. If for any reason you cannot eat cured meats, the gateau can also be appreciated with just the addition of cheeses.
Can I add salt directly to the potato cooking water?
Yes, you can directly salt the potatoes during cooking.
How can I reheat leftover gateau?
You can reheat it in the oven
