Italian Frico with Montasio Cheese and Potatoes

Name: Italian Frico with Montasio Cheese and Potatoes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: Montasio cheese; Potatoes; Olive oil; Salt; Fresh black pepper; Olive oil; Balsamic vinegar; Dijon mustard; Salt; Fresh black pepper; Fresh parsley; Lemon zest

Crispy Cheese and Potato Delight

A traditional Italian snack, frico is a golden, crispy cheese pancake made with Montasio cheese and potatoes, perfect for any occasion.

45 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Frico

Montasio cheese

200g, grated

Potatoes

2 large, peeled and grated

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Salt

to taste

Fresh black pepper

to taste

For the Dressing

Olive oil

3 tablespoons

Balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon

Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon

Salt

to taste

Fresh black pepper

to taste

For the Garnish

Fresh parsley

chopped

Lemon zest

finely grated

Preparation

Preparing the Potato Mixture

Peel and grate

Peel and grate the potatoes using a box grater.

Drain moisture

Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated potatoes using a clean cloth or paper towel.

Mix and season

Mix the grated potatoes with half of the Montasio cheese and season with salt and pepper.

Preparing the Dressing

Combine ingredients

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard.

Season

Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking Process

Making the Frico

Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan, spread a layer of potato mixture, cook until golden and crispy on one side, then flip.

Finishing the Frico

Sprinkle remaining cheese on top before flipping the last time for a crispy cheese crust.

Assembling the Frico

Remove from pan, drain on paper towel, and repeat with remaining mixture.

Plating & Serving