Saturday, December 18, 2010

Potatoes with cheese, Swiss Style

The days are now getting colder and colder – even here in Seville. This is the time for a family gathering or sitting together with friends and enjoying this great warm potato meal. Traditionally this dish was eaten directly out of the pan and comes from the mountain part of Switzerland. This dish is one of my dad’s favorites. Have a go too and let yourself warm up!
1, 2 kg potatoes
30g butter
150g Swiss Gruyere cheese, graded
2dl half and half cream
Salt, pepper, nutmeg and paprika
Boil or steam the potatoes until they are half done. (You can do that on the day before, if you like.) Let them cool off a bit to peal. Cut them in rounds. Melt the butter on medium heat in a big frying pan. Add the potatoes and press them slightly into the pan so that you have an even disc. Fry until the potatoes are golden brown. Take a plate and flip the potato disc at once. Let it brown on the other side too. Spread the cheese over the top and let it melt a bit (1-2 minutes). Add the cream and the spices according to your taste. Serve immediately in the pan with a fresh tomato salad. Enjoy!

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