Mashed Potato Gratin
Directions
- 1Peel and dice potatoes into chunks. Place in a large pot of cold water, stir in 1 tbsp salt, and bring to a boil. Cook until knife-tender. Drain and leave for 1 minute.
- 2Add butter and cream to the pot, stir to melt. Add drained potatoes and mash until smooth. Mash in cheese, season with salt and pepper. Spoon into baking dish and level.
- 3Preheat oven to 200C/400F.
- 4Peel and thinly slice potatoes into half moons. Melt butter in a mixing bowl, whisk in garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss sliced potatoes and half the parmesan until coated.
- 5Layer potato slices cut-side-down on mashed potatoes. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- 6Remove foil, sprinkle remaining parmesan, and bake for another 40 minutes until golden and crispy.
- 7Let rest for 15-20 minutes. Garnish with chives and serve.
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg Baking Potatoes
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 1 tsp Salt
- 6 tbsp Butter
- 160 ml Cream
- 150 g Cheddar
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
- 750 g Baking Potatoes
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 large clove Garlic
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
- 40 g Parmesan
- 1 Fresh Chives
Equipment
large potcolanderpotato masher25cm x 17cm baking dishmixing bowlknifepeeler