Boulanger Potatoes

Serves 4

Ingredients:

2lb / 900g potatoes
1lb / 450g onions – peeled & thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic – peeled & finely chopped
2oz / 50g butter
1ltr stock – preferably chicken but vegetable is fine
1tsp fresh thyme leaves
1tsp fresh sage – finely chopped
Salt & pepper

Method:

Peel the potatoes & place in cold water.
Put ½ the butter in a frying pan & when melted add the onions, garlic & herbs. Cook until the onions are translucent. Set aside.
Slice the potatoes into 3mm fine slices.
Take a shallow ovenproof dish and place a layer of potatoes over the bottom. Season. Then add a layer of onions. Layer more potato slices on top & repeat with the onions. Finish with a layer of potatoes. Pour the stock over the top until just below the top layer. Season. Dot the remaining butter over the top and bake in the oven at 190°C for 1 hour until crisp on top.