Lidia's Recipe of the Month <Created with products handselected by Lou Di Palo.>

FRICO CON PATATE, CIPOLLE E ASPARAGI

Montasio cheese crisp with potato-onion and asparagus filling

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Serves 4

For the filling:
•  2 medium-large baking (Idaho) potatoes (about 1 pound), unpeeled, scrubbed
•  1 cup sliced onion or scallions, white and light green parts only, sliced thin, washed and drained
•  2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
•  Salt and freshly ground black pepper
•  1/2 of asparagus spears, cleaned and blanched, cut in 1 inch pieces

For the frico:
•  1 pound Montasio cheese, rind removed (about 3/4 pound trimmed), coarsely shredded (about 5 cups)
•  Tender young salad greens, washed and dried and dressing, optional

 

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