Frico con Patate (Friulian Cheese and Potato Cake)
Soft grated potato and onion, crowned with a crisp, lacy cheese crust. Cheap, cosy, and impossible to stop eating.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.70 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Coarsely grate the potatoes, then squeeze them very dry in a clean tea towel.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a 24 cm non stick frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion for 8 minutes until soft and golden.
8 min - 3
Add the potatoes and salt and cook for 8 minutes, stirring now and then, until tender.
8 min - 4
Press the mix flat with a spatula. Scatter the cheese evenly over the top, then cook undisturbed for 6 minutes until the edges are crisp and the cheese melted.
6 min - 5
Slide the frico onto a plate. Add the rest of the oil to the pan, invert the frico back in, and cook for 5 minutes more until the base is deep golden.
5 min - 6
Scatter with chives, cut into wedges and serve with a green salad.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.