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Invisible Potato and Cheese Cake

Cultural Context

The Invisible Potato and Cheese Cake, or Gâteau Invisible de Pommes de Terre, is a beloved French dish that showcases the humble potato in a unique way. Originating from the need to create a filling yet economical meal, this dish layers thinly sliced potatoes with cheese and a creamy batter, resulting in a cake that is both hearty and comforting. It's often enjoyed as a family meal and has become popular for its simplicity and delicious flavor, making it a staple in many French households.

FrenchFRmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2.5 pounds (1.1 kg) Yellow Potatoes
2 Eggs
½ cup (120 ml) Milk
1.5 teaspoon (5 g) Salt
Black Pepper
½ cup (70 g) All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon (2 g) Baking Powder
6 oz (170 g) Raclette Cheese, sliced
3 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan Cheese), grated
1 tablespoon home made Bread Crumbs
½ tablespoon (3 g) Butter, thinly sliced

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is the most economical option.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose flour is often cheaper.

1

In a medium size bowl, whisk the Eggs with Salt and Pepper until foamy and pale.

2

Add the Milk and sift in the flour and Baking Powder: whisk until combined. Set aside until prepare the potatoes.

3

Peel the Potatoes and soak them in cold water, then dry them using a kitchen towel.

4

Using a mandoline or a food processor, cut the Potatoes in very thin slices (about 2 mm, or as thin as possible). Dry them using a kitchen towel and place them in a very big bowl.

5

Add the egg mix to the sliced potatoes and, using a spatula, coat all the potatoes with the batter.

6

Place half of the Potato mix in a round cake pan lined with parchment paper and greased.

7

Layer with Raclette cheese and place on top the remaining Potato mix.

8

Top the cake with Parmesan Cheese, Bread Crumbs, 2 pinches of salt and butter.

9

Bake in preheated oven at 340° F (170° C) for about 50 minutes – 1 hour.

10

Cool down for at least 10 minutes, then remove from the cake pan, season with black pepper and fresh parsley and serve it.

Cooking Techniques

mixingslicingbaking

Equipment Needed

mandolinefood processormixing bowlscake pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Gâteau Invisible de Pommes de Terre
Local Name: Gâteau invisible de pommes de terre et de fromage

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