Gatò

This rather fattening dish, which loosely resembles Shepherd's Pie, is a traditional Neapolitan creation. It's name "Gatò" is an Italianized version of the French word "gateau" which means "cake" and is not to be confused with the Italian word for cat, "gatto"!

Ingredients

8 large potatoes
½ stick butter
salt
pepper
¼ cup milk
1 cup ham cut into small pieces (can add more if you like)
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese cut into small pieces (can add more if you like)
1/3 cup Bread Crumbs
Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Peel, slice and boil potatoes until tender and drain
2. Place potatoes, butter, salt and pepper (to taste) in a bowl and mash
3. Heat milk and slowly add while mashing.
4. In a greased baking pan, layer mashed potatoes, ham and mozzarella cheese. Bottom and top layer should be mashed potatoes.
5. Top with breadcrumbs
6. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 15 minutes or until the top turns slightly brown and crispy.
   

Tips

• Use any meat and cheese you like in the place of the ham and mozzarella.
• Add a layer of cooked pees.