Entry #2301, April 15, 2013

How would you like to have a thinly sliced scalloped potato with herb tart? Well, the tasty sound of its name goes with the taste. This recipe is indeed very delicious. It is so easy to bake and ingredients are just around the corner. This is perfect for home gatherings and weekend celebrations.

Scalloped Potato and Herb Tart

Scalloped potato and herb tart

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Ingredients

• Buttery Flaky Pastry
• 1 medium-size russet potato (about 12 oz.), peeled and cut into 1/16-inch-thick slices
• 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt, divided
• 6 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh chives
• 1/2 to 1 Tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh dill
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 2 large eggs
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Gruyère cheese
• 1/4 cup (1 oz.) freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

Variation: rustic potato tart

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Procedure

1. Prepare Buttery Flaky Pastry.
2. Preheat oven 350°. Bring potatoes, 1 tsp. salt, and water to cover to a boil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Drain potatoes, and pat dry with paper towels. Cool 10 minutes.
3. Cook onions in boiling salted water to cover in a small saucepan 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Drain well, and press between paper towels.
4. Stir together parsley and next 2 ingredients in a small bowl.
5. Whisk together half-and-half, next 4 ingredients, half of parsley mixture, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt.
6. Spread half of potatoes in bottom of pastry crust. Top with half of Gruyère cheese, half of cooked onions, and half of egg mixture; repeat layers once. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
7. Bake at 350° on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet 40 to 45 minutes or until center is set. Let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining parsley mixture. Serve warm or at room temperature.

This mouth-watering scalloped potato and herb tart recipe can serve up to 8 persons. Serve while it’s hot.

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