Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Pommes Anna



4-5 baking potatoes, peeled
½ stick butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 onions, thinly sliced
Salt & pepper
Paprika to taste
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  1. Slice potatoes in 1/8 inch thick rounds and soak in ice water for at least 30 minutes.  Drain slices and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Combine butter and garlic.
  3. In a deep 10 inch greased pie plate or casserole, arrange 1/3 of the potato slices in slightly overlapping fashion, beginning with the outside edge and continuing  the circle design to center of dish.
  4. Layer 1/3 of onion slices, broken into rings, on top of potatoes, then 1/3 of the butter mixture, salt, pepper, paprika and cheese.
  5. Repeat this process 2 more times, ending with cheese on top.
  6. Bake, covered, at 400 degrees for 1 hour.
  7. If cheese is not brown on top, place under broiler for 4-5 minutes.  Cut in wedges to serve.