Rosti Potatoes with Ham & Cheese

Name: Rosti Potatoes with Ham & Cheese
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 2 pounds all-purpose potatoes, preferably Yukon Gold (about 8), peeled and quartered; 1/4 cup chopped scallions, (4 scallions); ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 2/3 cup smoked ham, finely chopped (3 ounces); 1/2 cup grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, (1 1/2 ounces)

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Traditional versions of this crisp Swiss potato cake virtually swim in butter. By baking the cake, we were able to dramatically reduce the fat yet retain crispness.

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Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 1993

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Ingredients

2 pounds all-purpose potatoes, preferably Yukon Gold (about 8), peeled and quartered
1/4 cup chopped scallions, (4 scallions)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2/3 cup smoked ham, finely chopped (3 ounces)
1/2 cup grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, (1 1/2 ounces)

Directions

Step 1
Position oven rack at the lowest level. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

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Step 2
Cover potatoes with cold water in a medium saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Drain and refresh with cold water. When cool enough to handle, grate the potatoes. Transfer to a bowl. Add scallions, salt and pepper; toss with a fork until mixed.
Step 3
Coat a 10-inch pie plate or cast-iron skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Brush 1 teaspoon oil evenly over the surface. Spread half of the potato mixture evenly over the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with ham and cheese. Spread the remaining potato mixture over top, pressing evenly. Brush the remaining 1 teaspoon oil over the surface. Bake until the underside is golden and the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
Step 4
Carefully loosen edges with a thin metal spatula or a knife. Shake the pie plate or pan to be sure the potatoes are sliding freely. Invert a serving platter over the pie plate or pan. Grasp the platter and the baking dish with oven mitts and carefully turn over. Remove the pie plate or pan. Cut into wedges with a serrated knife. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

185 calories; protein 7g; carbohydrates 26.9g; dietary fiber 2.2g; sugars 0.1g; fat 4.9g; saturated fat 2.2g; cholesterol 14.3mg; vitamin a iu 118IU; vitamin c 0.8mg; folate 2.7mcg; calcium 54.2mg; iron 0.1mg; magnesium 1mg; potassium 840.3mg; sodium 395mg.

Exchanges:

2 starch, 1 fat

6 Ratings

5 star values: 1
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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jdavis47@kent.edu

03/12/2013

I liked it over all. I just used frozen hash browns to save time and they worked well. I just didn't like that the green onions on the surface burnt to a crisp.

EatingWell Member

03/12/2013

I liked it over all. I just used frozen hash browns to save time and they worked well. I just didn't like that the green onions on the surface burnt to a crisp.

Fajah Shamsid-Deen

01/05/2013

Delicious! I made this for dinner and it was so good! There were some variations to the recipe however. I wanted a more savory taste with the Yukon potatoes and elected to add a whole cup of smoked Gouda cheese. I don't eat pork so I substituted the ham for cut slices of beef bacon. With the smoked Gouda and the creamy taste of the potatoes it was really hard not to eat half the skillet! (I cooked it in a cast-iron skillet that is well seasoned.) This was a crowd pleaser and I will make this again! Pros: Easy to make

chumlette@hotmail.com

09/09/2012

Question -- do you cook the potatoes until they are done?Or are they par-boiled? It just said, bring them to a boil, etc. Thanks.

EatingWell Member

09/09/2012

Question -- do you cook the potatoes until they are done? Or are they par-boiled? It just said, bring them to a boil, etc. Thanks.

EatingWell User

08/03/2012

Was very good, if a little bland. Will add bell peppers and onions next time for a more varied flavor, and perhaps a little extra cheese.

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