Rustic pie with speck and potatoes, delicious especially if you also add smoked cheese.
I am a fan of savory pies, I find them delightful and satisfying.
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One-dish recipe.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Boiling, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
for Rustic Pie with Speck and Potatoes
- 1 sheet puff pastry (round)
- 4.2 oz smoked cheese
- 2.8 oz speck, sliced
- 3.5 oz grated Parmesan cheese
- 17.6 oz potatoes (diced)
- to taste fine salt
- to taste pepper
- to taste sesame seeds (for topping)
Tools
Preparation
To prepare the rustic pie with potatoes and speck, first boil the diced potatoes until soft and let them cool;
Roll out the puff pastry in the baking pan and poke small holes with a fork;
Lay the thin slices of smoked cheese and the diced potatoes on the bottom;
Add salt and pepper;
Sprinkle with grated cheese;
Roll the excess edges of the puff pastry;
Brush the edges with some milk;
Distribute the sesame seeds along the edges;
Bake at 356°F for 25/30 minutes
Store leftovers in a well-closed container in the fridge for 48 hours.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Why poke holes in the puff pastry sheet?
Poking holes in the pastry helps ensure more even cooking.
Where did the savory pie originate?
The savory pie has its roots in French culinary history.
What does rustic mean?
The rustic is part of the “on-the-go” gastronomic tradition and can be found in every bakery, bar, or rotisserie.

