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Krompir i Sir Pita
Potato and Cheese Pie
A comforting and savory pie featuring layers of thinly sliced potatoes and cheese, baked until golden and delicious. This dish is a staple in Montenegrin homes, perfect as a main course or a hearty side.
🧂 Ingrédients
- 1 kg Potatoes(peeled and thinly sliced)
- 1 large Onion(finely chopped)
- 200 g Feta cheese(crumbled)
- 150 g Kajmak or Sour Cream
- 3 large Eggs
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground, or to taste)
- 1 tsp Vegeta or other seasoning
- 100 ml Water(for brushing dough)
- 10 sheets Phyllo dough or thin pie crusts
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a baking dish.
💡 Conseils de pro: A round or rectangular baking dish works well. - 2
In a large bowl, combine the sliced potatoes, chopped onion, crumbled feta cheese, kajmak (or sour cream), eggs, 2 tbsp of olive oil, salt, pepper, and Vegeta. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- 3
Lay one sheet of phyllo dough in the prepared baking dish, brushing it lightly with olive oil. Repeat with 4 more sheets, layering them and brushing each with oil.
💡 Conseils de pro: Work quickly to prevent the phyllo from drying out. - 4
Spread half of the potato and cheese mixture evenly over the layered phyllo dough.
- 5
Layer the remaining 5 sheets of phyllo dough on top of the filling, brushing each with olive oil.
💡 Conseils de pro: Ensure the top layer is well-oiled for a crispy finish. - 6
Spread the remaining potato and cheese mixture evenly over the top layer of phyllo.
- 7
Brush the top layer generously with olive oil and lightly with water. Score the top layer of dough into serving portions.
💡 Conseils de pro: Scoring helps to cut the pie easily after baking. - 8
Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy, and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- 9
Let the pie rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
💡 Conseils de pro: Serve warm as a main dish or a side.
💡 Conseils de pro
- ✓For an extra cheesy pie, add more feta or a sprinkle of grated local cheese like Pljevaljski sir.
- ✓If you don't have phyllo dough, you can use store-bought pie crusts, though the texture will be different.
- ✓Ensure potatoes are sliced very thinly for quick and even cooking.
✨ Idées de variations
Inspiration pour votre propre version de cette recette
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the filling.
- Incorporate some chopped prosciutto or smoked bacon for a savory addition.
- Use a mix of potatoes and sweet potatoes for a different flavor profile.