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Potato and cheese pie
For this very simple recipe, a layer of cheese is placed in a shortcrust pastry base, followed by potato slices and a little cream before browning in the oven.
17 K 5/5 (3 reviews)
55 min.
Easy
3 tarts
5 IngredientsLast modified on: September 20th 2023
For 3 tarts, you will need:
- 1
900 g shortcrust pastry (pâte brisée) - 2
900 g cheese - 3
thyme - 4
900 g cooked potatoes - 5
450 g cream - Total weight: 3,150 grams
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 25 min.
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 55 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 10 min.
Spread 900 g shortcrust pastry (pâte brisée) and line a tart tin, here 24 cm (9.5 inches) in diameter.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Thinly slice 900 g cheese and spread over the dough.
I've used leftover feta and mozzarella, but you can use any cheese you like.
I've used leftover feta and mozzarella, but you can use any cheese you like.
Stage 3 - 1 min.
Sprinkle with a little thyme.
Stage 4 - 3 min.
Peel and slice 900 g cooked potatoes.
Stage 5 - 3 min.
Spread over the cheese, season with pepper and salt.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Add 450 g cream and a little thyme.
Stage 7 - 30 min.
Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, checking for color at the end.
Remarks
Preferably use soft cheeses such as goat cheese and Morbier, which will melt better when cooked.
Thyme goes very well with the cheeses I've used, feta and mozzarella, but if you're unsure about your cheese(s), leave it out.
Thyme goes very well with the cheeses I've used, feta and mozzarella, but if you're unsure about your cheese(s), leave it out.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, protected by cling film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 770 RDI=300 % | 3,760 RDI=360 % | 3,150 RDI=480 % | 9,410 RDI=470 % | 39,420 RDI: 470 % |
| Per 100 g | 20 RDI=9 % | 120 RDI=10 % | 100 RDI=20 % | 300 RDI=20 % | 1,250 RDI: 20 % |
| Per tart | 260 RDI=100 % | 1,250 RDI=120 % | 1,050 RDI=160 % | 3,140 RDI=160 % | 13,140 RDI: 160 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 3 tarts : 12.15 €
- Per tart : 4.05 €
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Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
This recipe uses (among others)
Cooked potatoes
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Shortcrust pastry (pâte brisée)
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Cheese
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Cream
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