Garlic Potatoes

Tasty accompanyment to any meal...

Serves 4 - 6 people

3 1/2 to 4 pounds baking potatoes (500 - 800g) peeled and thinly sliced
4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces, plus extra for the casserole dish
3 - 5 garlic cloves, chopped
salt and pepper
1 cup heavy/double cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives for garnish (top) optional


Preheat oven to 190oC / 170oC Fan / 375oF/ Gas Mark 5.

Please the sliced potatoes in a bowl of cold water to cover. Leave for at least 30 minutes. Remove from cloudy water and dry with a clean tea towel. If you dont have time just rinse the potatoes in cold water and dry.

Butter the bottom and sides of the casserole dish. Sprinkle half the garlic along the sides of the buttered dish. Make a layer of potatoes, dot with butter pieces, spinkle with salt and pepper, drizzle with a few spoons of cream, scatter garlic and then repeat again, potatoes, butter, salt and pepper and cream.

Bake for an hour or until the potatoes are tender and have absorbed all the cream, the top of the potatoes should be golden brown and darker brown splotches here and there. Sprinkle with chopped herbs (parsley./chives) and serve.

There are many variations that can be made with this recipe you can add cheese / soft sauteed (Slow cooked) onions and anchovies...

Bon Appetite x x x