Frika Potato Cheese Hash: 7 Comforting Reasons to Try It
A hearty and cheesy potato hash perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a late-night snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g (1 pound) potatoes
- 50 g pancetta, cut into cubes OR 1 tbsp olive oil OR 1 tbsp lard
- 160 g (5.6 oz) semi-hard cheese (e.g., Tolminc)
- 50 g (1.8 oz) hard cheese (more Tolminc)
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley, oregano, or lovage)
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and grate them.
- Soak and rinse the grated potatoes in cold water, then drain until clean.
- If using, cut the pancetta into small cubes. Grate both semi-hard and hard cheese and combine in a bowl.
- Fry the pancetta (or olive oil/lard) in a 22cm (9-inch) pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the drained potatoes to the pan and cook for 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened.
- Add half of the grated cheese and stir until melted. Mix in the herbs.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate and carefully flip back to cook the other side until golden and crispy, about 5 more minutes.
- Serve warm, sliced, and garnished with additional fresh herbs.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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