Ingredients
Serves 4 – 6
2 lb new potatoes halved lengthways
300 ml (½ pint) double cream
90g (3 oz) parmesan cheese
Salt and ground black
125 g Taleggio cheese sliced *
2 tablespoons oil
1 bunch spring onions, chopped
1 large red onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
* taleggio is a soft Italian cheese it can be substituted with brie, camembert or mozzarella
Method:
- Heat the oven to 220 ºc or gas mark 6
- Cook the potatoes in salted water for 5 mins and drain well
- Place potatoes in an ovenproof dish.
- Pour the cream over and add half the parmesan and toss well and season
- Arrange the taleggion slices over the top. Cover with foil and cook for 20 25 mins.
- Heat the oil and fry the onions and garlic for 2 -3 mins until just starting to soften, but so they retain their colour.
- Remove foil and stir in the onions and sprinkle with the rest of the parmesan.
- Leave uncovered and cook for a further 10 -15 mins until bubbling and golden brown.
Serving suggestion. Serve hot with sausages |