Potato and onion scarpaccia
Scarpaccia is the delicious Italian recipe for a very thin, very crispy patty, here in a version with potatoes and onions.
2,943
1 hour 20 min.
Easy
3.05 €
4 people
9 IngredientsLast modified on: December 28th 2025
500 g 
2 
300 g 
330 g 
100 g 
50 g breadcrumbs
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 40 min.
Cooking: 40 min.
All in all: 1 hour 20 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 7 min.
Peel and wash 500 g potatoes.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 5 min.
Grate them, then put them in cold water while waiting.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 5 min.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 2 min.
Dip them in cold water too.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 3 min.
Grate 100 g Comté cheese and set aside.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 3 min.
Drain and place the grated potatoes on a kitchen towel, then dry them carefully by enclosing them in the towel.
Set aside.
Set aside.
Stage 7 - ⌛ 3 min.
Do the same with the onions.
Stage 8 - ⌛ 3 min.
Stage 9 - ⌛ 3 min.
Pour the potatoes and onions into the mixture, and mix well.
Add the grated Comté cheese, 50 g breadcrumbs, salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
Add the grated Comté cheese, 50 g breadcrumbs, salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
Stage 10 - ⌛ 1 min.
Stage 11 - ⌛ 3 min.
Spread the mixture over the entire baking sheet in a thin layer.
Drizzle with olive oil...
Drizzle with olive oil...
Stage 12 - ⌛ 40 min.
...and bake for approx. 30-40 minutes at 200°C (390°F), watching for browning at the end.
Stage 13
Cut into small pieces, and enjoy preferably warm or hot.
Remarks
You can set aside a tablespoon of grated Comté cheese and sprinkle it over the scarpaccia just before baking.
Of course, to be more in the Italian spirit, replace the Comté with Parmesan or Pecorino.
Of course, to be more in the Italian spirit, replace the Comté with Parmesan or Pecorino.
Keeping: Enjoy immediately, but can be stored for several days in the fridge.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 70 RDI=30 % | 370 RDI=40 % | 30 RDI=5 % | 2,090 RDI=110 % | 8,760 RDI: 110 % |
| Per 100 g | 4 RDI=2 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 2 RDI=0 % | 140 RDI=7 % | 570 RDI: 7 % |
| Per person | 20 RDI=7 % | 90 RDI=9 % | 8 RDI=1 % | 520 RDI=30 % | 2,190 RDI: 30 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 3.05 €
- Per person : 0.80 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Potatoes
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