Greek Mashed Potato Pie

Ingredients

• 1.5 kilogram (3.4 pounds) potatoes
• 60 grams (4 tablespoons) butter
• 1 large onion (finely chopped)
• 4 medium-sized eggs (lightly beaten)
• 250 grams (1 1/4 cups) grated Kefalotyri cheese (or Pecorino, Parmesan, or Gruyere cheese )
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) milk
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• olive oil (for greasing the pan + sauteeing the onions)
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (or cornmeal, or almondmeal for gluten-free)
• salt + pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the potatoes. Rinse well from dirt and place in a cooking pot. Cover with water and season with salt. Simmer until fork tender. Then allow them to cool enough to handle and peel their skins.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 185°C / 365°F.

3. 3

   Mash the potatoes using either a fork or a potato masher. Add the butter and turn them into a chunky mash we don't want it to be smooth.

4. 4

   Saute the onions. Heat a splash of olive oil in a frying pan or skillet and saute the onions. Transfer to the bowl with the mashed potatoes.

5. 5

   Mix in the cheese, beaten eggs, oregano, parsley, milk, and season with ground pepper.

6. 6

   Prepare the pan (or baking dish). Brush a 9 x13-inch (33 x 23cm) pan with olive oil and sprinkle the breadcrumbs or cornmeal to coat.

7. 7

   Transfer the mixture to the pan. Smoothen the top with a spoon and brush with olive oil. Decorate by making lines with a fork or leave it as is.

8. 8

   Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the pie is firm and gets a nice color on top.

9. 9

   Allow to cool for 30 minutes then cut and serve!