Description
Made with mashed and shredded potatoes, bacon, onions, cream, and eggs, German Potthucke is a savory baked loaf you can serve as a starchy side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and placed in cold water (about 2 1/2 pounds)
- 2 medium white onions, diced small (about 1 pound)
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped (about 4 ounces)
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, plus more as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme (about 1/2 tablespoon)
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Lightly grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides of the pan, and grease the paper.
- Add half of the potatoes to the pot and boil until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain in a colander and let cool slightly before mashing them with a potato masher or a potato ricer in a large mixing bowl.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Cook the onions in the same skillet with the rendered bacon fat until soft and translucent, for 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside in the pan to cool slightly.
- Coarsely grate the remaining potatoes. Place the grated potatoes in a towel and squeeze tightly to remove any excess water.
- Immediately add the grated potatoes, onions, bacon, cream, eggs, salt, pepper, thyme, and nutmeg to the large bowl with the mashed potatoes. Using a sturdy spoon, stir until the ingredients are mixed well and a thick batter forms.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until fluffy and golden brown on top. The center should be solid and the cake will not jiggle when you gently shake the pan.
- Remove from the oven and place the pan on a cooling rack. Let cool for about 30 minutes to finish setting before removing from the pan and cutting into thick slices for frying or serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
- Category: Potatoes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Keywords: potato, bacon, potthucke, german, onion