Potato Gateau
Potato and Spinach Gateau is a savoury potato cake that is cut into wedges just like a cake. My vegetarian version is made with spinach but this recipe is infinitely versatile and can be personalized to suit your taste!
- Prep time
- 40 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 10 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 2 lb potatoes (about 6 large (900 grams))
- 250 g frozen spinach (defrosted )
- 2 tbsp . olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely minced)
- 1 clove garlic clove (finely minced)
- 3 tbsp . butter (divided, plus extra for greasing the pan)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano cheese
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 cup shredded caciocavallo cheese (or other cheese of your choice such as mozzarella)
- 2 tbsp . dry bread crumbs (divided)
Instructions
- 1
Peel potatoes, place in a large pot, cover with water, add salt and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile heat olive oil in a medium sized skillet and sauté onion and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add defrosted spinach which has been squeezed to remove excess water and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Place in a bowl and set aside.
- 3
Preheat oven to 350F. Prepare a 9 inch springform baking pan by greasing the bottom and sides with butter. Sprinkle 1 tbsp. of breadcrumbs evenly over the bottom and sides of the pan. Flip pan upside down to remove excess crumbs.
- 4
When the potatoes are done, transfer to a large bowl. Mash potatoes and add 2 tbsp butter, Parmigiano cheese, eggs, salt and pepper. Stir in spinach mixture and combine well.
- 5
Using a spatula spread half the potato mixture in the prepared pan. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups grated caciocavallo cheese evenly over the potatoes. Spread the remaining potatoes over the cheese. Sprinkle with the remaining caciocavallo cheese, breadcrumbs and dot the surface with 1 tbsp. butter.
- 6
Bake for 40 minutes until the top is golden. Broil for the last 2 minutes for a crisp, golden crust.
- 7
Let sit for about 10 minutes before removing the sides of the pan. Slice into wedges and serve hot.