Layered Potatoes from Bahia de Casares
- 2 1/2 lbs white or red rose potatoes, peeled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram, crumbled
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only, finely chopped
- 2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely grated Swiss cheese (optional)
- In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes with enough cold water to cover by 1 inch.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat and simmer actively for about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are just tender.
- Remove from the heat, drain and, when cool enough to handle, slice the potatoes 1/8inch thick.
- While the potatoes are cooking, in a large heavy skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onions and saute, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until softened.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and remove from the heat.
- Preheat the oven to 425/.
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic and herbs and toss together to mix evenly.
- Brush a large oval or rectangular baking dish with a little olive oil and place one layer of sliced potatoes, slightly overlapping, in the bottom.
- Distribute about 1/4 of the sliced onions
- evenly over the potatoes, then scatter a little of the garlicherb mixture over the top and drizzle with a little olive oil.
- Make another layer of potatoes and repeat until all the potatoes, onions, and garlic mixture have been used up, finishing with a layer of the olive oil and herb mixture.
- Pour the chicken stock around the edges of the pan so as not to disturb the herb topping, and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake on the lower middle shelf of the oven for about 30 minutes,until the potatoes are perfectly tender.
- Remove the foil and cook for 5 to 10 minutes more, until the top is slightly dried.
- If desired, scatter the cheese over the top after removing the foil.
- Serve warm.
white, olive oil, unsalted butter, onions, salt, garlic, oregano, marjoram, thyme, chicken stock, swiss cheese
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/layered-potatoes-from-bahia-de-casares-recipe.html (may not work)