Potato Puff Pizza

The potato puff pizza is a rustic and tasty dish, a variant of the more classic pizza, but with all-Italian nuances. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

• 500g of potatoes
• 1 rectangular roll of puff pastry
• 200g of smoked scamorza (or another spun curd cheese)
• 100g of diced bacon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh rosemary to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

1. Start by washing the potatoes and boiling them in water until they are soft. The time will depend on the size of the potatoes, but it usually takes about 20-30 minutes.
2. After cooking, drain the potatoes and let them cool before peeling and slicing them thinly.
3. Take the puff pastry and unroll it onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
4. Place the potato slices on the puff pastry, slightly overlapping them to cover the entire surface. Leave a small edge of the pastry uncovered to allow it to puff up and create a nice crispy border.
5. Distribute the smoked scamorza cheese, cut into slices or cubes, over the potatoes. If you prefer, you can use another spun curd cheese according to your tastes.
6. Then add the bacon cubes, spreading them evenly.
7. Season the surface with salt, pepper, and chopped fresh rosemary.
8. Drizzle everything with a stream of extra virgin olive oil.
9. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°C for about 20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden and crispy.
10. Once cooked, let it cool for a few minutes before serving your potato puff pizza.

Fun Facts

This variant of “pizza” is inspired by the more traditional potato pie, combining the convenience of ready-to-use puff pastry. It is a versatile dish that can be served both as an appetizer and as a main course, particularly appreciated for its soft interior and crispy exterior. The presence of rosemary gives it that rustic and aromatic touch typical of Italian cuisine.