Röesti Potato Bake
This baked casserole crowned with Tre Stelle Swiss cheese gives you all the great taste and the crispy texture yet it’s so easy to make.
Prep Time:20 minutes Ready In:
1 + hour Serves:
Makes 4- 6 servings
Ingredients:
4 medium oblong baking potatoes, (Russet) or yellow-fleshed potatoes, (Yukon Gold) about 1-1/2 lbs/675 g 1 egg 1/2 tsp | 2 mL salt 1/4 tsp | 1 mL pepper 1 cup | 250 mL Tre Stelle Swiss cheese , shredded 1/4 cup | 60 mL all-purpose flour
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Butter a shallow 6- to 8-cup (1.5 to 2 L) glass or ceramic baking dish. Peel and rinse potatoes. Shred on the coarse side of a box cheese grater (or use a food processor with shredding blade). Place in a colander; using hands, squeeze out excess liquid. In a bowl, whisk together egg, salt and pepper. Stir in potatoes and half the Swiss cheese (1/2 cup/125 mL); toss to evenly coated. Sprinkle with flour; toss to combine. Lightly pack in prepared baking dish. Bake for about 45 min or until golden, crisp and potatoes are tender. Preheat broiler with rack 4 inches (10 cm) from heat. Sprinkle casserole with remaining cheese (1/2 cup/125 mL). Broil for 3 min or until cheese is melted and starting to brown.
