Potato Pie

Ingredients:

• 8 large Idaho potatoes

• 3 eggs

• Salt to taste

• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmigiano cheese

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Butter an 8-inch round cake pan with a removable bottom.

3. Fill a large saucepan two-thirds full with water.

4. Add potatoes.

5. Bring to a boil.

6. Boil gently until potatoes are tender.

7. Peel and mash potatoes while hot.

8. Beat 3 eggs with salt in a large bowl.

9. Beat in melted butter and olive oil.

10. Add mashed potatoes, Parmigiano cheese and flour; mix well.

11. Put potato mixture into buttered pan and smooth top with a spatula.

12. Brush top with beaten egg yolk.

13. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until top is golden.

14. Unmold potato cake and place on a warm platter.

15. Serve immediately. Makes 6 to 8 servings.