Jul 14 2026
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Croque Nonna Recipe

Inspired by BellaBrava
Time45m
Serves4

Rustic toast, cotto ham, sunny side up egg, taleggio fonduta, fontina, crispy smashed potatoes.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Method

Preparing the Crispy Smashed Potatoes

  1. 1

    Boil the Potatoes

    In a large pot, add the baby potatoes and cover them with water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.

  2. 2

    Smash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly. Using a potato masher or the bottom of a glass, gently smash each potato to flatten them slightly.

  3. 3

    Season and Bake

    Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Place the smashed potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, black pepper, and fresh rosemary. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

Preparing the Croque Nonna

  1. 4

    Prepare the Cheese Fonduta

    In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the taleggio and fontina cheeses. Stir continuously until the cheeses are melted and smooth. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.

  2. 5

    Toast the Bread

    In a skillet over medium heat, toast the rustic bread slices on both sides until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

  3. 6

    Cook the Eggs

    In the same skillet, add a bit of oil if necessary and crack the eggs into the pan. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.

  4. 7

    Assemble the Croque Nonna

    On each slice of toasted bread, layer a slice of cotto ham and pour a generous amount of the melted cheese fonduta over the top. Carefully place a sunny side up egg on top of each sandwich.

  5. 8

    Serve

    Serve the Croque Nonna immediately with crispy smashed potatoes on the side.

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