Mashed Potato Gratin

85 mins
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Peel and dice the potatoes into chunks, then place them in a large pot of cold water. Stir in 1 tbsp salt and bring to a boil. Cook until knife tender.
  2. 2Drain the potatoes and leave for 1 minute.
  3. 3Add butter and cream to the pot and stir to melt the butter. Add the drained potatoes and mash until smooth.
  4. 4Mash in the cheese then season with salt and pepper.
  5. 5Spoon the mashed potatoes into a baking dish and level off.
  6. 6Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
  7. 7Peel and thinly slice the potatoes into half moons.
  8. 8In a large bowl whisk the butter, garlic, salt and pepper, then toss in the sliced potatoes and half of the parmesan.
  9. 9Layer the potato slices cut-side-down on top of the mashed potatoes in 3 rows and at a slight angle.
  10. 10Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  11. 11Remove foil, sprinkle over the rest of the parmesan and bake again for 40 minutes. The top should be golden and crisp.
  12. 12Leave to rest for 15-20 minutes.
  13. 13Garnish with fresh chives.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 kg Baking Potatoes
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 6 tbsp Butter
  • 160 ml Cream
  • 150 g Grated Cheddar
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
  • 750 g Baking Potatoes
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 large clove Garlic
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
  • 0.125 tsp Black Pepper
  • 40 g Parmesan
  • 1 Fresh Chives

Equipment

large potcolanderwooden spoonpotato masher25cm x 17cm baking dishknifebowlwhisk