Potato and onion scarpaccia


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.
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Last modified on: December 28th 2025
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 40 min.
Cooking: 40 min.
All in all: 1 hour 20 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 7 min.
Potato and onion scarpaccia : Stage 1
Peel and wash 500 g potatoes.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 5 min.
Potato and onion scarpaccia : Stage 2
Grate them, then put them in cold water while waiting.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 5 min.
Potato and onion scarpaccia : Stage 3
Prepare 2 onions, then slice it (ideally with a mandolin, but you can also do it with a knife).

Stage 4 - ⌛ 2 min.
Potato and onion scarpaccia : Stage 4
Dip them in cold water too.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 3 min.
Potato and onion scarpaccia : Stage 5
Grate 100 g Comté cheese and set aside.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 3 min.
Potato and onion scarpaccia : Stage 6
Drain and place the grated potatoes on a kitchen towel, then dry them carefully by enclosing them in the towel.

Set aside.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 3 min.
Potato and onion scarpaccia : Stage 7
Do the same with the onions.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 3 min.
Potato and onion scarpaccia : Stage 8
Pour 330 g water into a bowl, then whisk in 300 g flour.

The consistency should be roughly that of pancake batter, and if necessary, adjust the weight of water.

Stage 9 - ⌛ 3 min.
Potato and onion scarpaccia : Stage 9
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).

Stage 10 - ⌛ 1 min.
Potato and onion scarpaccia : Stage 10
Place a sheet of baking paper on a baking sheet, then brush it with oil if possible.

Stage 11 - ⌛ 3 min.
Potato and onion scarpaccia : Stage 11
Spread the mixture over the entire baking sheet in a thin layer.

Drizzle with olive oil...

Stage 12 - ⌛ 40 min.
Potato and onion scarpaccia : Stage 12
...and bake for approx. 30-40 minutes at 200°C (390°F), watching for browning at the end.

Stage 13
Potato and onion scarpaccia : 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.
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 recipe70 RDI=30 %370 RDI=40 %30 RDI=5 %2,090 RDI=110 %8,760 RDI: 110 %
Per 100 g4 RDI=2 %20 RDI=2 %2 RDI=0 %140 RDI=7 %570 RDI: 7 %
Per person20 RDI=7 %90 RDI=9 %8 RDI=1 %520 RDI=30 %2,190 RDI: 30 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten, milk, leaven
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 people : 3.05 €
  • Per person : 0.80 €

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