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Correo Electrónico
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Raciónes: 6
Ingredientes
- 1 kg (2 lbs.) russet or other mealy potato (see Notes)
- 2 eggs (or 3 yolks)
- 100g (4 oz.) grated Parmesan cheese, or a mixture of Parmesan and pecorino romano, or just pecorino
- A scrape of nutmeg
- Salt and pepper
- A pinch of finely chopped parsley (optional)
- For the breading:
- 2-3 eggs, beaten with a spoonful of milk or water
- Breadcrumbs
- Oil for deep frying (see Notes)
- For the filling (optional):
- Mozzarella, cut into small strips, and seasoned with salt
- A combination of mozzarella and cooked ham, cut into small dice
- Mozzarella, cut into small strips, and anchovy fillets
- Another meltable cheese (like fontina) and salami, cut into small dice
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 221g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 302 | |
| Calories from Fat 115 | 38% |
| Total Fat 12.94g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 6.61g | 26% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium 481mg | 20% |
| Potassium 718mg | 21% |
| Total Carbs 28.74g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 7% |
| Sugars 1.57g | 1% |
| Protein 18.34g | 29% |
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