Italian Potato Pie "Frico"

Directions

1. 1

   Step 1

   

   Wash and peel the potatoes. Peel the onion. Prepare a grater, a bowl, and a frying pan.

2. 2

   Step 2

   

   Slice the onion into half-rings. Finely grate the potatoes into a bowl. Cut the cheese into 1 cm cubes.

3. 3

   Step 3

   

   Heat a frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the vegetable oil and sauté the onion, stirring, for 6-7 minutes. It should become soft, translucent, and light golden.

4. 4

   Step 4

   

   Squeeze the potatoes to remove the juice and add them to the onion. Add salt and stew, stirring occasionally, for about 12-15 minutes until the potatoes are cooked.

5. 5

   Step 5

   

   Add the Parmesan cubes to the potatoes. Heat, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until the cheese begins to melt. Spread the mixture evenly over the entire surface of the pan and let it fry evenly until a golden-brown crust forms. This will take 6-7 minutes.

   TipThe classic version is made only with cheese. But if desired, you can add other fillings: ham, pieces of bell pepper, or herbs.

6. 6

   Step 6

   

   Carefully transfer the pie from the pan to a plate. Cover it with the pan upside down and flip again so the fried side is on top. Fry the pie on the other side for another 6 minutes until a crust forms.

7. 7

   Step 7

   

   Transfer the pie to a serving plate, let it cool slightly, and cut into pieces like pizza. Garnish with cherry tomatoes.