Tartiflette Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1.5kg of potatoes, peeled
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 200g smoked bacon, diced
• 200g Reblochon cheese, sliced
• 200ml crème fraîche
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tsp of thyme leaves
• 50g unsalted butter
• Salt and pepper

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water for 10-12 minutes until tender. Drain and slice them into 1cm thick rounds.
3. In a large frying pan, fry the bacon for 5-6 minutes until crispy. Add the onion and cook for another 2-3 minutes until softened.
4. Add the garlic and thyme leaves to the pan and fry for another minute.
5. Grease a large ovenproof dish with the butter.
6. Spread a layer of potatoes over the bottom of the dish and season with salt and pepper. Cover with a layer of the bacon and onion mixture, followed by a layer of sliced Reblochon cheese.
7. Repeat the process until all the ingredients are used up, finishing with a layer of Reblochon on top.
8. Spoon the crème fraîche over the top of the cheese.
9. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy on top.
10. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Serving suggestion:

Serve hot with a green salad on the side. This dish is perfect for a cozy winter dinner.