A simple, wholesome appetizer that everyone will love.
Baked potato rounds, crumbled sausage sautéed in a pan, and a stretchy shower of Nobili Smoked Provola. Few steps, full flavor, and complementary textures: soft, crispy, creamy. Perfect for an aperitif or as a comforting dish to share.
Ingredients (12 crostini – 4–6 servings)
- 350 g red potatoes (already boiled and peeled)
- 1 egg
- Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste
- 20 g of all-purpose flour
- 100 g sausage
- 90 g of Nobili Smoked Provola (grated or Julienne)
- Breadcrumbs, to taste
Step by step preparation
- Prepare the potato base
Mash the boiled potatoes; mix in the flour, egg, and Parmesan until you get a smooth mixture. On a baking tray lined with parchment paper, shape small discs with a “crostini” thickness. - Cook the sausage
Crumble the sausage into a hot pan and sauté for a few minutes until it’s no longer pink. Set aside. - First oven bake
Gently coat the potato discs with breadcrumbs and bake in a preheated oven for 10–11 minutes, until lightly golden. - Melty gratin finish
Top each crostino with Smoked Provola and sausage; return to the oven just long enough for the cheese to melt and lightly brown. Serve hot.
Cheesemaker’s tips
- Choose red or floury potatoes: they hold their shape better and become crispier on the outside.
- If the mixture turns out too soft, add a light coating of breadcrumbs on the outside to help with browning.
- Nobili Smoked Provola adds an aromatic note and excellent melt without releasing water—ideal for gratins.
Variants
- Spicy: add a pinch of chili pepper to the sausage while cooking in the pan.
- Herbaceous: finish with freshly chopped thyme or rosemary.
- Finger-food format: make mini one-bite discs, perfect for buffets.
Storage and serving
Best enjoyed freshly made. You can prepare them in advance up to the first bake: add the cheese and sausage and finish gratinating at the last minute. To bring back the crispness, place them in a hot oven for a few minutes.
Conclusion
An essential, “honest” appetizer that brings the down-to-earth comfort of home cooking to the table: potatoes, sausage, Nobili Smoked Provola. Three ingredients, a reassuring balance… and that gratin finish that smells of conviviality.
Have a nice meal!