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Try this Recipe at Home.
Food is our passion here at the Ringwood shop! Why not give this tried and tested recipe from our local life event a go? We are sure it will become a firm favourite of yours too.
Tartiflette with Brie and Bacon This dish from France is traditionally made with reblochon cheese but I have combined creamy tangy Brie and smoked bacon and potatoes for an unusual twist. For a vegetarian version just leave out the bacon. Serves 6
1 kg waxy potatoes, such as Charlotte potatoes, thinly sliced (no need to peel) 284ml whipping cream 300ml semi-skimmed milk 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 tsp olive oil 1 tbsp chopped thyme leaves, reserving a few sprigs for garnish 2 tsp olive oil 300g smoked thick cut rindless back bacon, chopped 1 large onion, thinly sliced 250g ripe Brie, cut into thin slices
Place the potatoes, cream, milk, garlic and thyme in a large pan and bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Lightly grease a 1.5 litre ovenproof dish. Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the bacon and onion for 4-5 minutes until beginning to brown. Place half the potato mixture in the base of the prepared dish, top with the bacon and onion and half the sliced cheese. Repeat with the rest of the potatoes finishing with a layer of cheese. 2, 3 or 4 oven Aga Bake in the roasting oven for 40-45 minutes until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, and the top is golden brown. Conventional oven Bake at 180°C, 160°C fan, 350°F, gas mark 4 for 40-45 minutes until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, and the top is golden brown.
Garnish with the remaining thyme and serve with crusty bread and a mixed lettuce salad. This dish can be assembled, ready to cook, several hours in advance or the day before. Cool, then cover with cling film and leave in the fridge until required. Remove the cling film and allow 10-15 minutes extra time in the oven if cooking straight from the fridge.
Courtesy of Aga Demonstrator, Diane van Bueren
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