Friuli-Venezia Giulia Appetizer
Frico
Make frico with potatoes, Montasio cheese, onion, and a crisp golden crust from Friuli.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Moderate
Instructions
- Cook onion in olive oil in a nonstick skillet until soft.
- Add potatoes, season lightly, and cook until tender and beginning to brown.
- Fold in Montasio and spread the mixture into an even round.
- Cook over moderate heat until the underside is deeply golden.
- Slide the frico onto a plate, invert it back into the pan, and brown the second side.
- Rest for 5 minutes so the cheese settles.
- Cut into wedges and serve warm.
This frico recipe makes the Friulian potato and Montasio cheese cake with a crisp crust and molten center. It is simple food, but the pan work matters.
Why This Frico Recipe Works
Potatoes give the cheese structure while Montasio melts and browns at the edges. Moderate heat lets the crust form without scorching before the center is hot.
Key Tips
- Use a reliable nonstick or well-seasoned skillet.
- Let the first side brown fully before flipping.
- Rest briefly before cutting so the wedges hold.
Variations and Serving Ideas
The same technique helps when you want Friulian cheese pancake, Montasio potato frico, and Italian cheese and potato cake. Keep the character of Frico in mind: choose good ingredients, control texture, and serve the dish when its flavor and texture are at their best.
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