Potato Flammkuchen

Today I have a savory recipe for a change. Flammkuchen is a thin pizza-like crust, usually spread with crème fraîche and topped with bacon and onions. It is delicious and great to get creative and use any leftovers, that are sitting in the fridge. For me that meant potatoes, prosciutto, and a lighter but equally creamy sauce made with greek yogurt, sour cream and low fat curd cheese.

Two weeks ago, I was invited to an event, organized by Tante Fanny, a company producing fresh ready-made dough. The theme of the evening revolved around creating delicious dishes with leftover food. Eliminating food waste is a matter of particular importance to me. I always try to be resourceful with food and reduce food waste at home. It is also fun to be creative with what you already have and saves you money!

Under the guidance of chef Michael Schwarzmann, we created quick and tasty dishes, using a few simple ingredients. One of the first things we made and tasted that evening was a thin, crispy Flammkuchen. Using one of their doughs, we spread a mix of sour cream and curd cheese on it, topped it with cooked potato slices and sprinkled swiss cheese and leek rings on top. It was wonderfully simple and tasty and my favorite dish of the evening!

I recreated my own Potato Flammkuchen at home, using food from my fridge. To make the dairy mixture a bit lighter, I mixed in some greek yogurt and cream cheese and then topped the whole thing off with some thin slices of mouthwatering prosciutto. And there you have it: An easy and delicious dinner served in 30 minutes. You can use your cooked, leftover potatoes from the day before and make your own spread with things you already have sitting in your fridge. It is also a great entrée or main to serve guests, that leaves you stress-free because you can make it in advance. 

What is your favorite dish to cook with leftover food? And please comment and rate the recipe below if you give it a try!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Xo Vicki