tgslogo1_tinyb.gif (52x75 -- 933 bytes) Potatoes with Sun-dried Tomato and Basil
 
 
 
2 kg  potatoes 
2 Tbs  olive oil 
4 medium  leeks 
2 cloves  garlic 
185 g  sun-dried tomatoes 
.5 cups  basil, fresh 
600 ml  thickened cream 
1/3 cups  milk 
80 g  parmesan cheese 
.5 tsp  paprika 
 
1Prep: Using a mandolin, thinly slice potatoes and leeks. Slice the sun-dried tomatoes, crush the garlic, shred the basil and grate the parmesan cheese.
2Grease baking dish (14 cup capacity). Thinly slice potatoes. Heat oil in pan, add leeks and garlic, cook, stirring, until leeks are very soft. Remove from heat stir in tomatoes and basil.
3Spread half the potato into prepared dish, top with leek mixture; top with remaining potato. Pour combined cream and milk over potato, sprinkle with combined cheese and paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 180°C for about 1 hour. Cool, cover and freeze.
4Defrost well and finish baking, uncovered, at 180°C for another 1 hour or until the potato is tender and top is well browned.
 
Servings: 10
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 2 hours
Ready in: 2 hours and 30 minutes
 
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