Potato Towers on Flatbread
Category: Appetizers
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| La Bottega di Olivia&Marino Flatbread | 12 pieces |
| Potatoes | 150g |
| Fontina Cheese | 72g |
| Rosemary | to taste |
| Fine Salt | to taste |
| Black Pepper | to taste |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | to taste |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Potatoes:
Start by thoroughly washing the potatoes and peeling them with a vegetable peeler. Once peeled, slice the potatoes into thin rounds, about 3mm thick, using a mandolin for precision. If you don’t have a mandolin, you can achieve the same result with a sharp knife, ensuring the slices are as uniform and round as possible. -
Bake the Potato Slices:
Place the potato slices onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over the slices. Preheat the oven to 250°C (or 230°C for a fan-assisted oven), and bake the potatoes for about 10 minutes, or 5-6 minutes for a fan oven, until they are golden and slightly crisped. -
Prepare the Fontina Cheese:
While the potatoes are cooling slightly, thinly slice the Fontina cheese that will be used to build the potato towers. -
Assemble the Potato Towers:
Begin layering the potato tower by placing a potato slice on the base. Top it with a slice of cheese, a pinch of salt, a sprinkle of pepper, and a few rosemary leaves. Add another potato slice on top and repeat the process with more cheese, seasoning, and rosemary. Continue stacking until you have a “tower” of four potato slices and three layers of cheese. -
Bake the Towers:
Once all the towers are assembled, carefully place them in a non-stick baking dish. Return the dish to the oven, preheated to 250°C (or 230°C for a fan-assisted oven), and bake for about 1 minute until the Fontina cheese melts and becomes deliciously gooey. -
Serve:
Gently place each potato tower on a piece of flatbread, allowing the warm, melty cheese to bring the flavors together. Serve the potato towers immediately while still warm to enjoy their crispy texture and rich taste.
Tips:
- You can substitute Fontina with other melty cheeses such as Gruyère or mozzarella if you prefer.
- Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan for extra flavor.
- These potato towers are perfect as a sophisticated appetizer for parties or gatherings.
Enjoy your delicious Potato Towers on Flatbread, a delightful combination of crispy, creamy, and flavorful layers!
