SAVOURY POTATO CAKE

Submitted by shazzieau

"This super tasty cake is a cheesy potato delight filled with ham and more cheese. It's served as a side to a main meal."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 8-12

ingredients

• 1 kg potato
• 50 g butter, chopped
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 3 eggs
• 160 g sliced salami, diced
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 80 g parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 250 g mozzarella cheese, grated
• 150 g shredded ham
• 1 1⁄2 cups breadcrumbs
• 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons butter

directions

1. preheat oven to 180 Celsius grease a 24 cm springform tin.
2. peel then boil the potatoes in salted water. drain and mash well with a potato masher. move to a large bowl.
3. add a pinch of nutmeg and the 50 g butter. stirring until the butter has melted.
4. add eggs 1 at a time, stirring well after each addition.
5. add the salami, 80 g of parmesan, milk and salt and pepper to taste.
6. place half the potato mix into the springform tin and top with the mozzarella cheese and shredded ham. top with the rest of the mix.
7. sprinkle liberally with the breadcrumbs and the 1/3 cup parmesan cheese. dot with the butter.
8. cook for 45 - 50 minutes or util nicely brown on top.
9. remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes.
10. serve as a side with meat and gravy and vegetables of choice.