Well folks, it's Improv Challenge time once again. March's theme ingredients were potatoes and cheese. I went through a lot of ideas before I came up with this "pizza." I use the term loosely. There is nothing Italian about this and there is no sauce. However, the potatoes made a sturdy enough crust that I could pick up a slice of this and eat it like pizza. There are a lot of possibilities. You may see something similar again in the future.
Before I get too far into this post, I want to invite any and all to join us in future Improv Challenges. Each month, we have two ingredients to use in any dish we want. We post on the 3rd Thursday of each month. You can find more information on my "
Improv" page above. The instructions and future themes are found there.
So back to this pizza that isn't pizza. In my new gluten free world, potatoes make an appearance on my plate about every third day. Let me tell you, there are a lot of things you can do with a potato. Why there is a post just below this one that shows a completely different take on them. Anyway, trying to stay on track, this dish is very simple. Grated potatoes baked until mostly done and then topped with cheese, ham and herbs and then baked some more. I made the mistake of putting too much oil under the potatoes...too greasy. I think a nice spray with PAM would have done the trick. I didn't take into account the fat that would leave the cheese and mingle with the potatoes. It was almost too much for me...but not quite.
Actually, it was really delicious. I made the kids eat grilled cheese sandwiches the night I served this and they were all jealous. In a way, though, that feeling was mutual. The grass is always greener, folks!
Ham and Swiss Potato Pizza:
2 potatoes, grated
1/4 cup ham, cut into small pieces
1 1/2 cups grated Swiss
1 tsp dried thyme or majoram or summer savory
1/2 tsp onion powder
In an oven proof skillet (cast iron is great), press grated potatoes to form a crust. Bake 15-18 minutes at 375 degrees. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with cheese, herbs and top with ham. Bake 15-18 minutes or until the cheese begins to turn golden brown.
21 comments:
what a wonderful pizza! I love it and I have to remember to try it!
This looks yummy! And since I try to stay away from wheat due to a slight intolerance, I like pizza crust alternatives.
I am new to the Improv challenge, and not sure if my Linky tool is working. I pasted the code, but it doesn't sow any links. Are you or anytone else having this problem. Here is my link:
http://cupcakesandkalechips.com/2012/03/15/march-improv-challenge-potato-goat-cheese-gratin-recip/
You rocked it! This is so filling and delicious!
Great minds are thinking alike today Kristen! This looks scrumptious! Hope you are enjoying your field trip! : )
I so need to use my cast iron skillets more! The pizza looks absolutely beautiful, Kristin!
Really neat idea! I think this sounds like the perfect recipe to finally use my cast iron skillet on. :)
This looks delicious--what a clever gluten-free pizza! Love how artfully you've organized the slices of ham on top.
wonderful... love the concept of making this in the cast iron and using swiss cheese with ham... I use the same concept of a potato crust with a breakfast bacon/egg pie... loving this one just as much...
Your potato pizza looks really good. I have used a potato crust for a quiche and it was a big success. With my daughter being GF I love new ideas like this.
If you haven't already, I'd love for you to check out my Improv Cooking Challenge entry: Loaded Potato & Buffalo Chicken Casserole
Lisa~~
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Another fabulous dish today! Your pizza looks amazing...I love the idea of using shredded potatoes for the crust :) Excellent challenge dish!
Wow this is so simple yet so lovely - love the shredded crust of the "pizza." I'm new to the Improv Challenge (my co-blogger did the post this month) and so excited to participate - such fun seeing all the creative ideas with 2 ingredients. Thanks for hosting!
Kristen, Just give me a fork and I'm good to go! Looks DELICIOUS!
I am in love with this pizza... it sounds so yummy! Ham and potato is just so perfect sounding! Gorgeous pictures too :) Great post, Kristen!
This looks soooooo good! Pizza in any form is alright with me. =) Thanks for hosting this challenge; I've found a lot of great recipes this month.
What a great way to change up pizza a bit. Looks and sounds delicious!!
A Pizza without the bread ... I like! This would be a lighter pizza without all the bread filling me up. Great idea!
This sounds great with ham or even prosciutto!
Your "pizza" looks and sounds wonderful! What a great way to use the 2 ingredients from this months challenge!
This looks really good. I like how you can eat it just like pizza. Thanks for hosting the Challenge!
Okay, as a big potato lover and fan, this is absolutely AWESOME recipe! Hoping to make it soon. =)
Looks and sound delicious to me Kristen. I am a big ham, swiss and potato fan so this would be right up my alley!
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