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Puff Pastry with Sausage, Potatoes, and Cheese

17/11/2023

The Puff Pastry with Sausage, Potatoes, and Cheese is a simple and tasty dish, perfect for a delectable snack or a casual aperitif. Here is the recipe with an Italian twist.

Ingredients

  • 1 rectangular roll of puff pastry
  • 250 g of sausage (about 4-5 sausages, depending on size)
  • 200 g of potatoes
  • 150 g of grated cheese (such as fontina, scamorza, or a mix of cheeses to taste)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped rosemary to taste (optional)
  • 1 egg (for brushing)
  • Sesame or poppy seeds (for decoration, optional)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
  2. Peel the potatoes, cut them into very small cubes, and boil them in salted water until they become soft but still firm. Drain and let them cool.
  3. In the meantime, cut the sausages into slices or cubes, according to your preference.
  4. Roll out the puff pastry on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  5. Distribute the boiled potatoes on the surface of the pastry, leaving a free margin along the edges.
  6. Add the sausage slices on top and sprinkle the mixture with the grated cheese. If you like, add a pinch of chopped rosemary for a more intense aroma.
  7. Roll up the puff pastry onto itself starting from the longer side, sealing the edges well. For a more rustic presentation, you could also fold the pastry like a wallet, alternating layers of potatoes, sausage, and cheese.
  8. Beat the egg in a bowl and brush the surface of the pastry to give it a nice golden color.
  9. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds to add a crispy and decorative touch.
  10. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
  11. Once ready, let it cool down for a few minutes before cutting it into slices and serving.

Curiosities

This dish somewhat resembles the style of Italian rustic pastries and is perfect for customization with different ingredients, such as adding pieces of vegetables (for example, bell peppers or zucchini) or using typical Italian cheeses, such as mozzarella or taleggio, for an irresistible stretchiness.