Potato parmigiana

Name: Potato parmigiana
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Potatoes 2.2 lbs; Cooked ham 5.65 oz; Provola cheese 1.75 oz; Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese 1.75 oz; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Whole milk 2 ¼ cups; Butter 3 tbsp; Type 00 flour 3 tbsp; Nutmeg to taste; Black pepper to taste; Fine salt 1 pinch

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565

Calories per serving

Energy Kcal 565
Carbohydrates g 49.1
of which sugars g 7.9
Protein g 24.6
Fats g 30
of which saturated fat g 15.63
Fiber g 3.7
Cholesterol mg 94
Sodium mg 883

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Serving: 4 persone
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

If you’re looking for a unique dish that’s as tasty as a pie but is prepared more like a parmigiana, then this potato parmigiana is the one for you! We’re all familiar with the classic eggplant parmigiana, the zucchini version, and maybe even the mouth-watering anchovy version, but this variant has it all: tempting layers of potato with soft ham and provola cheese in the middle, all enveloped in a creamy béchamel sauce. This quick and easy parmigiana is perfect for a last-minute lunch or a Sunday feast with friends and family, even if you’re short on time, as you can actually prepare it a few days ahead of time and cook it immediately before serving with spectacular results! You really can’t go wrong with a potato parmigiana: try it and you’ll see!

INGREDIENTS

565

Calories per serving

Ingredients for the parmigiana: Potatoes 2.2 lbs (1 kg); Cooked ham 5.65 oz (160 g); Provola cheese 1.75 oz (50 g); Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese 1.75 oz (50 g); Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

For the béchamel sauce: Whole milk 2 ¼ cups (500 g); Butter 3 tbsp (50 g); Type 00 flour 3 tbsp (25 g); Nutmeg to taste; Black pepper to taste; Fine salt 1 pinch

Preparation

How to prepare Potato parmigiana

To prepare the potato parmigiana, start with the béchamel sauce. Melt the butter in a saucepan 1, then add the sifted flour and stir to prevent lumps from forming 2. Add the hot milk a trickle at a time 3 and keep stirring to thicken the mixture over low heat.

Flavor the béchamel with grated nutmeg 4 and add a pinch of salt and pepper. Continue to mix with a beater until the béchamel has reached a creamy consistency 5, then turn off the heat and leave to cool in a bowl 6.

Peel the potatoes 7, blanch for 10 minutes to soften them slightly so that they do not flake but remain intact 8. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the potatoes. Drain them and allow to cool slightly before cutting them into slices of around ¼ inch (5 mm) thick 9.

Next, cut the provola cheese into slices around ¼ inch (5 mm) thick 10. Take a rectangular oven dish measuring 11x7 inches (28x18 cm) and spread a layer of béchamel sauce on the bottom using the back of a spoon 11. Lay half of the potato slices next to one other 12.

Season with salt and pepper 13, then spread another layer of béchamel sauce on top 14, followed by half of the provola cheese slices 15.

Cover everything with half of the cooked ham 16 and start with another layer. Spread the béchamel sauce over the top, sprinkle with grated cheese 17, and lay the remaining potato slices on top 18.

Cover everything with more béchamel sauce 19, lay the remaining slices of cooked ham on top 20, add another layer of béchamel sauce 21 and

the remaining Provola 22, and sprinkle the grated cheese over the top to finish 23. Bake for 45 minutes in a conventional oven preheated to 350-365°F (180-185°C). Once the necessary time has passed, check that the dish is cooked by inserting a toothpick: If you can easily pierce the potatoes, your potato parmigiana is ready to serve 24!

Storage

You can prepare your parmigiana up to 2 days before baking, covering it with plastic wrap and storing it in the refrigerator. Once cooked and cooled, it will keep for 3 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. It can also be frozen in the same way.

Tips

You might like to add your favorite type of sausage or cheese, such as mortadella or Emmental, to the potato parmigiana, or alternate the layers with chopped walnuts and arugula for an interesting twist!

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