POTATO and Zucchini FLAT CAKE in a Pan, perfect one-dish meal for a quick dinner, tasty appetizer idea with raw zucchini and potatoes.
Anyone with Dungeons & Dragons enthusiasts as children or friends knows: when there’s a game session, the table is filled with dice, sheets, and impromptu snacks. Last Sunday, it was my turn to host yet another D&D campaign at home… and I obviously couldn’t leave the kids without something good and quick.
I didn’t want the usual bag of chips or a hastily ordered pizza, so I improvised my POTATO and Zucchini FLAT CAKE in a Pan: a sort of rustic focaccia, crunchy outside and very soft inside, prepared without an oven and in very little time.
The result? It disappeared from the plate faster than a red dragon on the run! 😅 Crunchy, fragrant, and tasty, it was liked by everyone and was perfect as a one-dish meal for dinner but also as an appetizer for post-game chatter.
The POTATO and Zucchini FLAT CAKE in a Pan has become my salvation for evenings with friends and endless game sessions. It’s easy, quick, economical and everyone really likes it. A smart dish that combines flavor and simplicity, without stress in the kitchen.
Follow me in the kitchen today, there’s the potato and zucchini flat cake in a pan.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4-6
- Cooking methods: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Fall
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups flour (the one you usually use)
- 3/8 cup water
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/4 cups zucchini
- 1 1/4 cups potatoes
- 1 1/4 cups provola cheese
- 3 1/2 oz speck
Steps
Pour the flour into a bowl or the mixer, add the water, salt, and oil, and work the ingredients well.
Divide the dough into two parts and roll it out with a rolling pin so it’s thin, 1/8-1/6 inch at most.
Place one sheet in an oiled pan and fill with grated zucchini and potatoes, add sliced speck and provola cheese.
Cover with the other sheet, seal the edges, poke holes with a fork, and cook in a pan for about 5-7 minutes on each side.
Bon appétit
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POTATO and Zucchini FLAT CAKE in a Pan
Why you’ll love this potato and zucchini flat cake
It’s quick and without an oven: you cook it directly in a pan.
Uses simple ingredients: grated raw zucchini and potatoes.
It’s super versatile: great as a one-dish meal, appetizer, or buffet snack.
Everyone likes it, young and old (even those more distracted by dice than food).
How to serve it during a game night
I served it on the table already cut into wedges, so everyone could grab it without interrupting the session. But it’s also perfect as finger food cubes, perhaps accompanied by cheeses and cold cuts.
If you want it as a complete dinner, add a nice salad and you’re done: in less than half an hour you have a tasty and balanced one-dish meal.
Extra Tips
It cooks faster and stays extra crunchy in an air fryer.
You can enrich it with onions, melting cheeses, or aromatic herbs.
Cut into cubes, it’s the perfect snack for a D&D marathon or a movie night.
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FAQ POTATO and Zucchini FLAT CAKE in a Pan
Can I bake the potato and zucchini flat cake instead of cooking it in a pan?
Yes, at 356°F for about 25-30 minutes: it will be even more golden and crunchy.
Do the potatoes and zucchini need to be cooked first?
No, they are used raw: just grate them finely, and it’s done.
Is it good even when cold?
Absolutely yes, perfect for take-out or a picnic.
Can it be prepared in advance?
Yes, and it reheats very well in a pan or oven before serving.
How to make it gluten-free or lactose-free?
You can substitute the flour with a gluten-free version and use lactose-free cheeses or omit them.
