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