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Potato Cake

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Dish, Side Dish
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium potatoes
  • 1/2 cup of 3 or 4 cheese Italian blend grated
  • 4 eggs separated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • salt & pepper
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Wash and peel potatoes. Cut the potatoes into quarters.In a large saucepan boil potatoes until fork tender- about 15 minutes.
  • Once the potatoes have cooked, drain them and remove them to a large mixing bowl. Add the rosemary,garlic, salt & pepper and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Separate 2 eggs. Add the yolks to the potato mixture and mix with potato masher, or the back of a fork.
  • Next, beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.
  • Add the cheese mix.
  • Mix with an electric mixer to get a smooth consistency.
  • Gently fold in the egg whites.
  • Coat the bottom of an 8 inch non stick round baking pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the potato mixture and smooth out the top.
  • Bake for about 20-30 minutes, until lightly browned on top.
  • Place on a wire rack to cool for about 5 minutes. Then place a large dinner plate over the pan and give it a flip.
  • Garnish with some fresh rosemary.
  • Slice into wedges and serve.