Eggless potato gateau

We prepare a lighter version of a typical Neapolitan dish, potato gateau without eggs.

The eggless potato gateau recipe is a lighter version of this well-known typical dish of Neapolitan cuisine. It is a rustic preparation , very inviting and substantial. Today, we offer you a lighter version, without eggs. The preparation remains unchanged, simple and quick but, with the right precautions, you can have a dish with a soft inside and a crunchy crust on the outside that will absolutely make you miss the eggs.

Preparing the recipe for potato gateau without eggs

1. To begin, place the potatoes in a pot filled with cold water. Place on the heat and cook for 30 minutes, starting from the moment the water boils.
2. Next, remove the peel . Place them in a potato masher, collecting the puree in a bowl.
3. To this, add 1 tablespoon of oil, pouring it in slowly; then, add the grated cheese and mix.
4. Season with a little salt and pepper and mix again.
5. Then, cut the thick slice of ham into cubes ; add them to the mixture and distribute them equally.
6. Do the same with the mozzarella and scamorza, which you must add in cubes after draining the first one well (you can also use special mozzarella for pizza, without whey).
7. At this point, if the dough is too compact and difficult to work with, you can add a drop of milk, otherwise take a baking dish and spread a spoonful of oil on the bottom.
8. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs and pour the potato mixture , leveling the surface.
9. Sprinkle more breadcrumbs, covering the entire surface.
10. Pour another spoonful of oil, sprinkled all over the breadcrumbs.
11. Cook in a fan oven at 200°C for about 20 minutes. When finished, you can serve.

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