Description
This Passover Potato Pie is a savory and satisfying dish perfect for the holiday. It features a flavorful combination of potatoes, onions, herbs, and spices, baked to golden perfection. Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make pie as a main course or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons potato starch
- 4 large egg whites
Instructions
- Place potatoes, 2 teaspoons salt, and turmeric in a pot. Add water to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer until fork-tender, 10-15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet. Add onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley, chives, and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl. Reserve the skillet.
- Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Add onion mixture and mash until potatoes break up. Let cool, about 20 minutes. Heat the oven to 350ºF.
- Place 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet. Place in the oven and heat for 5 minutes.
- Add egg yolks, potato starch, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, remaining 2 teaspoons salt, and pepper to the potato mixture. Mix until combined.
- Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, 1-2 minutes. Transfer to the potato mixture and fold until just combined.
- Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and tilt to coat with oil. Transfer the potato mixture into the skillet and spread evenly. Return the skillet to the oven and bake until golden-brown, the center is set, and the pie pulls away from the edges, about 1 hour.
- Let cool for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and herbs, if desired. Loosen edges with a knife. Cut into wedges or flip out of the pan.
Notes
- For best results, use a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
- Be careful when removing the hot skillet from the oven.
- Adjust seasonings to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg