Cream and Herb Potato Cakes

Ingredients

• 3.2 kg Firm-fleshed potatoes (Peeled, edges trimmed, thinly sliced (3 mm))
• 2 gousses Garlic (Minced)
• 1 c. à café Fresh or dried thyme
• 1 c. à café Fresh rosemary (Chopped)
• 1 c. à café Salt (Adjust to taste)
• 0.5 c. à café Ground black pepper
• 2 c. à soupe Fresh chives (Chopped)
• 100 g Unsalted butter (Cut into cubes)
• 2 c. à soupe Olive oil (For browning)
• 250 ml Heavy cream (35% fat)

Instructions

1. Prepare the potatoes

   Peel the potatoes, trim the edges to obtain a rectangular shape, then slice into very thin sheets (about 3 mm).

   Time: PT10M

2. Mix the seasoned cream

   In a bowl, combine the heavy cream, salt, pepper, minced garlic, thyme and rosemary. Mix until homogeneous.

   Time: PT5M

3. Line the pan

   Line the loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing the edges to overhang for easy removal.

   Time: PT2M

4. Build the layers

   Place a first layer of potatoes at the bottom of the pan, season with salt and pepper, scatter a few cubes of butter, then pour a little cream. Repeat, alternating layers until ingredients are exhausted, finishing with a layer of cream.

   Time: PT10M

5. Bake

   Cover the pan with aluminum foil, place the lid, bake at 180°C for 1 hour.

   Time: PT1H

   Temperature: 180°C

6. Cool

   Remove the pan from the oven and let cool completely (about 15 minutes) before unmolding.

   Time: PT15M

7. Unmold and cut

   Flip the cake onto a board, remove the parchment, trim the irregular edges, then cut the cake in half lengthwise and finally into a dozen small squares.

   Time: PT5M

8. Brown the squares

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the squares, sprinkle with thyme, salt and chopped chives, and brown 3‑4 minutes per side until a beautiful golden color is achieved.

   Time: PT10M

9. Serve

   Arrange the browned squares on a serving platter, sprinkle with a little extra chives and serve immediately.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

22 g

Fiber

3 g