Savory Cheese Potato Bake: A Russian Kartoshnik Delight 🥔🧀
KARTOSHNIK – Potato Cake
Description: The Kartoshnik, a traditional Russian dish, is a delightful blend of potatoes, cheese, and onions baked into a savory cake-like treat. This recipe, passed down through generations, has been lovingly modified over the years, resulting in a dish that’s even better than the original. It’s a comforting side dish that pairs perfectly with any main meal.
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 9
- Yield: 9 three-inch squares
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Potatoes |
| 4 | Eggs |
| 1/4 | Salt |
| 3/4 | Swiss cheese |
| 3/4 | Sharp cheddar cheese |
| 3/4 | Onion |
| 1 | Baking powder |
| 3 | Butter |
| 1/2 | Sour cream |
| 1/2 | Yogurt |
| 1/2 | Green onion |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 345.9
- Fat: 23.3g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Cholesterol: 154mg
- Sodium: 512.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 24.6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 1.8g
- Protein: 10.9g
Keywords: Cheese, Vegetable, Russian, European, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy
Instructions:
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In a medium-sized saucepan, add the potatoes and cover them with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Reduce the heat and let the potatoes simmer until they are tender, which should take approximately 15 minutes.
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Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and discard the water. Mash the potatoes thoroughly and set them aside.
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Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
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In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Add the whipping cream and salt, and whisk until well blended.
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Add the mashed potatoes to the egg mixture and whisk until everything is well combined.
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Mix in both grated cheeses and finely chopped onion until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
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Sprinkle in the baking powder and stir until fully incorporated.
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Prepare a 9-inch square oven-proof casserole dish by either spraying it with vegetable oil or rubbing butter inside.
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Pour the potato mixture into the prepared dish, ensuring it is evenly spread out.
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Bake the Kartoshnik in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the top develops a beautiful light golden color.
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Once baked, remove the Kartoshnik from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes before cutting into squares.
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While the Kartoshnik is cooling, melt the remaining butter in a small saucepan.
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Cut the Kartoshnik into 3-inch squares.
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When serving, drizzle each square with melted butter, top with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
Additional Notes:
- This recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger crowd. Simply use 6 eggs and 4 teaspoons of baking powder, and maintain the baking time at 35 minutes.
- Feel free to customize this dish by adding other ingredients such as herbs, bacon, or cooked vegetables to suit your taste preferences.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
