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Italian Frico with Montasio Cheese and Potatoes

Name: Italian Frico with Montasio Cheese and Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: Montasio cheese, 200g, grated; Potatoes, 2 large, peeled and grated; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt, to taste; Fresh black pepper, to taste; Olive oil, 3 tablespoons; Balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon; Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon; Salt, to taste; Fresh black pepper, to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped; Lemon zest, finely grated

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

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 6, 2025

Italian Frico with Montasio Cheese and Potatoes — Snack served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Frico

For the Dressing

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 393 kcal
Protein: 13.85 g
Carbs: 19.55 g
Fat: 29.23 g
Fiber: 2.13 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1572 kcal
Protein: 55.4 g
Carbs: 78.2 g
Fat: 116.9 g
Fiber: 8.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Montasio cheese 200g, grated	643	47	2	49	0
Potatoes 2 large, peeled and grated	310	8	72	0	8
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	239	0	0	27	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh black pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Olive oil 3 tablespoons	358	0	0	40.5	0
Balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon	14	0	3	0	0
Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon	5	0.3	0.5	0.3	0.1
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh black pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh parsley chopped	1	0	0.2	0	0.1
Lemon zest finely grated	2	0.1	0.5	0.1	0.3

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Potato Mixture

1
Peel and grate
Peel and grate the potatoes using a box grater.
2
Drain moisture
Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated potatoes using a clean cloth or paper towel.
3
Mix and season
Mix the grated potatoes with half of the Montasio cheese and season with salt and pepper.

Preparing the Dressing

1
Combine ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
2
Season
Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.

How to Make Italian Frico with Montasio Cheese and Potatoes

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
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.
2
Finishing the Frico
Sprinkle remaining cheese on top before flipping the last time for a crispy cheese crust.
3
Assembling the Frico
Remove from pan, drain on paper towel, and repeat with remaining mixture.