Batatas à boulangère

Ingredientes

• 1 1/2 pounds / 700 grams potatoes
• 2 medium onions
• 1 ounce / 30 grams butter
• 1/2 cup / 60 grams grated cheese
• 1 vegetable stock cube
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Peel and slice your potatoes and onions. Cut the potatoes into approximately one-eighth of an inch thick slices. Cut the onions in half (root to tip) then slice them into thin semi-circles.

2. 2

   Dissolve the stock cube in one cup of boiling water and set aside until needed.

3. 3

   Melt the butter in a frying pan and fry the onions gently until they soften and start to brown. Take your time and cook them slowly. Don't allow them to burn.

4. 4

   Arrange a layer of potatoes on the bottom of a greased baking dish followed by a layer of fried onions. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Continue arranging the layers (seasoning each layer) until you have used up all the potatoes and onions. Be sure to end with a layer of potatoes.

6. 6

   Pour over the stock. The stock should come up to the top of the potatoes, but not cover them.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with grated cheese.

8. 8

   Bake uncovered in a hot oven (200C / 400F) for 40 to 50 minutes until the potatoes are crispy and golden on top.The potatoes will be cooked when you can slide a knife into the dish with no resistance.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with chopped chives or parsley and serve hot.