Gateau di Patate (A Pizz i Patann)

Step 1

Boil the potatoes until fork tender. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 2

In the meantime, cook your sausage meat, and set aside.

Step 3

Dice the ham and shred the mozzarella.

Step 4

Once cool enough to handle, peel and rice the potatoes.

Step 5

Add in unsalted butter, salt (not too much salt because the add ins are salty), pepper, eggs and milk and mix well.

Step 6

Add in ham, sausage, mozzarella, grated cheese.

Step 7

Mix until thoroughly combined.

Step 8

Butter a 12 inch round pan or 9x12 baking dish, sprinkle with plain breadcrumbs to coat.

Step 9

Place the mixture into the pan and then top with more plain breadcrumbs and a few pats of butter.

Step 10

Bake at 375°F for 1 hour or until golden brown on top.

Step 11

Allow it to cool and set for at least 20 minutes before serving.