HERBY GRATIN OF MELTING POTATOES...

Today we go to France...

Now even though this isn't a "light weight" meal, portion control is key and to be honest i have no taboo foods. I love food and the more scrumptious and comforting, the better...and that's all this meal is about.

1Kg Potatoes

3 Strips of Bacon or Chicken Fillet (Chopped)

1/2 Cup Button Mushrooms (Chopped)

1 Spring Onion (Chopped)

2 Tablespoons Chopped Parsley

1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg

Salt & White Pepper

300Ml Heavy Cream

1/2 Cup Mozarella Cheese

2 Tablespoons of Butter

Wash and peel potatoes then slice paper thin and leave soaked in water so it doesn't start to change colour.

Pre-heat oven.

Mix spices, spring onion, bacon, mushrooms and herbs in a bowl and set aside.

Butter up your casserole bowl with some melted butter then start arranging the potatoes to cover the base of the dish.

After every layer, sprinkle on some of your bacon mix.

Place another layer of potatoes until you have just one layer left. Sprinkle bacon mix then cover with cheese.

Cover it all up...

Pour cream over it...

Cover with foil and pop into oven for 20 minutes then take it out and dot with a little butter on top. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and a little more pepper.

Pop back into the oven for 2 and half hours.

Carefully take out of the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before cutting in, this will give the cream and cheese time to set.

Serve a little portion with some salad for a filling, comforting, delicious meal that will literally be melting in your mouth.

Bon apetit!
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