International Potato Cake

Total Time

Prep: 40 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Dec. 19, 2023
Over the years, I’ve made this potato cake with lamb, ham and hard salami. It’s a perfect side for a lunch or dinner party.—Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida
International Potato Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 3 pounds potatoes (about 9 medium), peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1/4 pound thinly sliced fontina cheese
  • 1/4 pound thinly sliced hard salami, coarsely chopped
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

  1. Sprinkle bread crumbs onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside.
  2. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain; transfer to a large bowl. Mash potatoes with cream, butter, eggs and seasonings.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°. Spoon half the potatoes into prepared pan. Layer with cheese and salami; top with remaining potatoes. Combine topping ingredients; spoon over potatoes.
  4. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until topping is golden brown and a thermometer reads 160°. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; remove side of pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 252 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 526mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.