Name: Potato Gratin in a Pan Recipe
Total time: 1 h
Yield: Serves: 8 generously
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2.2kg potatoes, such as Maris Piper, peeled and sliced very thinly; 3-4 garlic cloves, crushed; 600ml double cream; 5 sprigs thyme; 35g Parmesan, grated; 2 tbsp dried breadcrumbs

Ingredients

2.2kg potatoes, such as Maris Piper, peeled and sliced very thinly
3-4 garlic cloves, crushed
600ml double cream
5 sprigs thyme
35g Parmesan, grated
2 tbsp dried breadcrumbs

Method

Layer half the potato slices evenly in a heavy-based wide hob- and oven-proof pan or casserole. Mix the garlic with the cream then pour half over the potatoes, sprinkle over half the thyme and season well. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Place over a medium heat then cover and bring to a very low simmer. Cook for 45 minutes or until tender.
Top with the Parmesan and breadcrumbs, and brown under a hot grill for 5 minutes.

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Serves	8 generously
Skill	Easy
Total Time	1 hours

Nutrition Per Portion	RDA
Calories	610 Kcal	31%
Fat	42 g	60%
Saturated Fat	26 g	130%