Potato and Ham Cake with Parmesan Fondue

17/11/2023

I can provide you with a delicious recipe for potato and ham cake with Parmesan fondue. It’s a rich and comforting dish, perfect for a Sunday lunch or a special dinner. Here’s how to make it.

Ingredients

800 g of potatoes
150 g of cooked ham slices
200 g of grated Parmesan cheese
200 ml of cooking cream
2 egg yolks
Salt and pepper to taste
Nutmeg to taste
Butter for greasing the molds
Breadcrumbs for sprinkling the molds

Preparation

Start by washing and peeling the potatoes. Slice them into thin slices, preferably with a mandolin for even thickness.
Take individual portion molds that can go in the oven, grease the bottom and sides with butter, and sprinkle them with breadcrumbs.
Line the bottom and sides of the molds with potatoes to create a “shell”. Place one or two slices of cooked ham in the center.
Separately, prepare the Parmesan fondue. Heat the cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Once warm, add the grated Parmesan and stir with a whisk until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
Remove the fondue from the heat and let it cool slightly before incorporating the two egg yolks, stirring quickly to prevent them from curdling. Season with salt, pepper, and a grating of nutmeg.
Fill the potato shells in the molds with this fondue, then cover with another layer of potato slices.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (356 °F) for about 40 minutes or until the potatoes are golden and crispy on the surface.
Let the cakes rest for a few minutes before unmolding, helping yourself with the blade of a knife to detach the edges.

Interesting Facts

This dish is a prime example of how Italian cuisine can elevate the humble potato to something truly special, especially when combined with quality products like ham and Parmesan. Originating from Emilia, Parmesan is a PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) cheese known and appreciated worldwide for its unique flavor and excellent nutritional properties.