Frico Friulano
- 40 min
- Serves 4
- 7 ingredients
10 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. Frico Friulano is a rustic Italian potato and cheese skillet dish that delivers a crispy exterior and a molten, cheesy interior. The simple combination of potatoes, Montasio cheese, and caramelized onion creates a comforting, savory flavor that feels both hearty and indulgent.
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Method
Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly or grate them.
In a wide skillet, sauté the onion over medium heat until it becomes translucent and sweet, about 5 minutes.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Onions become translucent and sweet smelling. Stir as they soften so they do not brown unevenly.
Add the potatoes to the skillet, drizzle with olive oil and butter, and cook slowly over medium‑low heat, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 15‑20 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
When the potatoes are tender, add the cubed Montasio cheese and stir until the cheese melts and the mixture forms a cohesive, golden crust, about 3‑4 minutes.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Cheese melts and binds the potatoes. Stir until the mixture holds together.
Press the mixture flat with a spatula and let the bottom brown until crisp, about 5 minutes.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Bottom crust turns crisp and golden. Press flat and let it brown before attempting to turn.
If desired, carefully flip the frico and brown the other side for an additional 3‑4 minutes until both sides are golden and crisp.
Tips while you cook
- Prep potatoes first
- Peel and slice thinly or grate the potatoes before starting the skillet.
- Sauté onion until translucent
- Cook the onion in the skillet for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent and sweet before adding potatoes.
- Let the bottom brown
- After stirring in the cheese, press the mixture flat and let the bottom brown for about 5 minutes.
- Flip carefully for even crispness
- If you want both sides crisp, flip the frico gently and brown the other side for an additional 3‑4 minutes.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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