Frico
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly cheesy, Frico is a classic Italian dish that brings comfort straight from the heart of Friuli-Venezia Giulia to your table. Made with Montasio cheese, grated potatoes, and a hint of onion, this rustic recipe creates a satisfying balance of creamy interiors and a delightfully crunchy crust. Perfect for brunch, appetizers, or a fulfilling snack, Frico is cooked to perfection in a skillet, achieving that signature crispiness without baking. With just six simple ingredients and a total cooking time of under 40 minutes, Frico is an easy yet impressive dish to share. Serve it warm in wedges for a crowd-pleasing treat that's sure to showcase the best of Italian cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Montasio cheese
- 300 grams Potatoes
- 1 small Onion
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and grate them using a coarse grater. Set them aside.
Grate the Montasio cheese and set it aside as well.
Finely chop the onion.
In a large non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.
Add the grated potatoes to the skillet, spreading them evenly. Season with salt and black pepper.
Cook the potatoes for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and turn golden brown.
Spread the grated Montasio cheese evenly over the potatoes in the skillet.
Continue cooking over medium heat for another 10-12 minutes, pressing down occasionally with a spatula, until the bottom forms a golden, crisp crust and the cheese is fully melted.
Carefully flip the Frico using a large spatula or slide it onto a plate and then flip it back into the skillet to cook the other side. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until both sides are golden and crispy.
Remove the Frico from the skillet and place it on a cutting board or serving plate. Let it cool slightly before slicing into wedges.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
579 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.6 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1214 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1788 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
