As autumn evenings cool down, I crave a hearty pie paired with fresh green salad. Sound familiar? This potato and ham pie is simple, economical, and a crowd-pleaser every time.
Contents
- Ingredients for 4 people
- How to
- Result
- Variant
Ingredients for 4 people
- 4 slices of cooked ham
- 1 kg of potatoes
- 120 g of flour
- 1/2 sachet of yeast
- 1 glass of water (20 cl)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- butter
- 1 tablespoon of breadcrumbs
- 25 to 30 g of grated Gruyère
- salt, pepper, nutmeg
How to
- Peel, grate, wash, and drain the potatoes.
- Wipe them dry with a clean towel.
- In a bowl, mix the grated potatoes with the flour, baking powder, water, oil, a little nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Divide the dough into 5 balls and flatten into pancakes.
- Fry each pancake in a pan with a little butter, 3 minutes per side.
- Butter your pie dish.
- Layer a pancake, a slice of ham, another pancake, and so on, ending with a pancake on top.
- Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and Gruyère, then add a few knobs of butter.
- Bake under the broiler for 15 to 20 minutes at 180°C (gas mark 6).
Result
Your potato and ham pie is ready! It's straightforward to make and serves hot with green salad for the perfect autumn or winter meal.
Variant
For an alternative, use two shortcrust pastries and layer grated potatoes with ham strips in the middle. It won't be as crispy but offers a classic pie texture at a slightly higher cost.
