Garlic Potatoes

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Ingredients

  • 3 medium potatoes

  • 12 oz. Cheddar cheese, grated

  • 1/2 tsp. salt

  • 2/3 c. whipping cream

  • Freshly ground pepper

  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed

Method

  1. Combine potatoes in large saucepan with enough water to cover and bring to a boil over high heat.

  2. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.

  3. Drain well.

  4. Let stand until cool.

  5. Preheat oven to 350 F.

  6. Slice potatoes thinly and arrange in a lightly buttered shallow baking dish.

  7. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  8. Top with 1/3 of cheese.

  9. Pour over 1/2 of cream.

  10. Top with 1/3 of the remaining cheese.

  11. Pour over remaining cream.

  12. Top with remaining cheese.

  13. Sprinkle garlic evenly over top.

  14. Bake until browned and crisp, about 40 minutes.

Courtesy of Robeston House of Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Published in House of Lancaster Cookery Book, 1986.