Meat, cheese, and potato pie

Meat, cheese, and potato tart is a savory appetizer, perfect for festive meals or as a delicious snack. This simple and quick recipe will transform your common ingredients into something truly special, ideal for enjoying both hot and cold. Plus, it is easy to transport, making it an excellent choice for picnics or parties. Let's get started!

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 40 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Number of servings: 8

Ingredients:
- 1 sheet of shortcrust pastry (you can use store-bought pastry to save time)
- 300 g minced meat (you can opt for beef, pork, or chicken)
- 200 g cheese (telemea cheese, cottage cheese, or mozzarella, depending on your preferences)
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 eggs
- 200 ml sour cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oregano or other herbs (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. This will ensure even baking of the tart, giving it a golden and crispy crust.

2. In a large skillet, add the olive oil and sauté the onion over medium heat until it becomes translucent. This step will add a deep flavor to the filling.

3. Add the minced meat to the skillet and cook until browned. Make sure to crumble the meat with a spatula to avoid lumps. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano if using.

4. In a large bowl, combine the diced potatoes with the meat and onion mixture. This mix will provide a pleasant texture to the tart.

5. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the sour cream and add the crumbled cheese. This creamy mixture will bind the filling ingredients and add a rich flavor.

6. Grease a tart pan with a little oil or butter and spread the pastry sheet evenly on the bottom and sides of the pan. Make sure the pastry fits well and has no cracks.

7. Add the meat and potato mixture to the prepared tart, then pour the egg and sour cream mixture on top. This will create a delicious crust on top of the tart.

8. Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and firm. Check occasionally to ensure it doesn’t burn.

9. Once the tart is baked, let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. This will allow the filling to set and make slicing easier.

Serving suggestion: The meat, cheese, and potato tart is delicious both hot and cold. You can serve it alongside a fresh vegetable salad or with a yogurt sauce flavored with dill for a pleasant contrast.

Variations: You can experiment with different types of meat or cheese, or add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to diversify the recipe. You can also add spices like paprika or chili for extra flavor.

This meat, cheese, and potato tart recipe is not only delicious but also very versatile, making it a staple in your culinary repertoire. Enjoy every slice and savor the flavors it brings!

I made the dough as usual in the bread machine. I mashed the cold potato, added the room temperature milk, the egg, the oil, and finally the flour and yeast. I always add the salt when the machine beeps. If you are making it by hand, mix the flour with the yeast dissolved in a little milk and then gradually add the rest of the ingredients. Let it rise for about 2 hours or less (depending on the temperature of your kitchen). While the dough is rising, we prepare the filling. I peeled 3 large sausages: I sautéed the meat in a tablespoon of oil, no more, along with 2 boiled potatoes cut into cubes and spicy paprika. Once all the liquid evaporates, set it aside and let it cool. You can also use minced meat of any kind, seasoned to your liking and sautéed. We turn the dough onto a floured table and divide it into two balls (one larger and one smaller). We roll out the larger ball (I personally use my hands) to cover the bottom of the pan and the sides up to halfway. We add the cold minced meat, mozzarella, and brie or cheese. We roll out the smaller ball into a thin sheet and cut it into strips to cover the tart, placing the strips over the filling, then putting small whole red peppers and olives in the spaces made by the strips. Let it rise for a maximum of 30 minutes, and before putting it in the oven, brush it with oil and sprinkle some sage: it bakes for 30 minutes at 180 degrees. Enjoy your meal! The recipe for Meat, Cheese, and Potato Tart was proposed by Laura_A on the recipe forum.

 Ingredients: for a 22 cm diameter tray: Dough: 300 g flour, 100 g milk, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 egg, 7 g freeze-dried yeast or 20 g fresh yeast, 1 boiled and mashed potato (the potato should weigh 100 g, peeled and mashed). Filling: 350 g minced meat (I used meat from 3 small sausages that is already seasoned), 100 g brie/cheese/emmental, 200 g mozzarella, 2 small boiled potatoes, various herbs. You can vary the filling according to your preference.

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