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Frico (Cheesy, Potato and Onion Cake)

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Frico: Cheesy Potato and Onion Delight

Enjoy the satisfaction of Frico, a cheesy potato and onion cake that's crispy on the edges and gooey inside.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Baking
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 medium Red potatoes peeled and grated
  • 200 g Montasio cheese cubed
  • 1 medium Onion finely sliced
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt

Equipment

  • Box grater
  • Frying Pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Finely slice your onion and set it aside.
  2. Peel and grate the red potatoes using a box grater.
  3. Melt the butter and olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  4. Add the onions and sauté until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes.
  5. Add grated potatoes to the pan, season with salt, and cook for about 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.
  6. Stir in cubed Montasio cheese, mixing until cheese starts to melt.
  7. Spread the potato mixture evenly in the pan and cook on one side for 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Flip the frico onto a plate and cook the other side for another 6 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Transfer to a serving board or plate and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider sprinkling fresh herbs like chives or parsley before serving.

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