Pastel de patata machacada

Ingredientes

• Unsalted butter (to grease the baking dish)
• 4 pounds red bliss potatoes (peeled and grated)
• 1/2 white onion (grated)
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (plus more to dust the baking dish)
• 3 eggs (lightly beaten)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• Olive oil (to brush the top of the potato hash)

Preparación

1. 1

   Grease a small baking dish or quarter sheet pan with butter and dust all over with flour, shaking off any excess flour.

2. 2

   Set rack in the middle of the oven and preheat at 400°F.

3. 3

   Place the grated potatoes in a strainer and press out as much moisture as you can — repeat a couple times until almost dry. In a medium bowl, mix the strained potatoes, onion, flour, eggs, salt, pepper, and baking powder very well.

4. 4

   Press the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish. Brush olive oil generously over the top.

5. 5

   Place in the oven and bake until completely cooked and golden brown on top and bottom, about 40 to 45 minutes.