Pan Haggerty Recipe 445

Steps:

• In an oven-proof skillet over medium heat, heat a small amount of oil or butter and add the onions and a pinch of white sugar. Cook, stirring often, until onions are golden, about 10 minutes. Remove from pan and place in a small bowl. In the same pan, fry the bacon until browned and slightly crisp. Remove from the pan and combine with the onions.
• In the same pan, arrange a layer of sliced potatoes in the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the onion/bacon mixture. Add another layer of potatoes and another 1/3 of the onion/bacon mixture. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Add another layer of potatoes and the final 1/3 of the onion/bacon mixture. Top with a final layer of potatoes. Pour about a cup of chicken stock over the potatoes. The goal is to cover the bottom and com up the sides just a bit. You may need a bit more if you skillet is larger.
• Increase the heat to medium high and bring the stock to a boil. Cover the pan with a lid or piece of foil and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 - 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
• Heat your oven broiler with the rack in the top position. Uncover the pan and place the skillet under the broiler for about 5 minutes, or until the top potatoes have browned. Remover and top with grated cheese. Return to broiler and heat until cheese is melted and browned, about 5 minutes. If you have any excess stock left in the pan, simply spoon it off.

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes, cut into very thin slices, rinse under cold water and then pat dry with paper kitchen towel.
• Over a medium-low heat, heat the oil in a non-stick pan which has a lid and which will fit under the grill.
• Add a third of the potatoes and spread in a single layer, then season to taste.
• Add half the onions, half the garlic, half the thyme and spread evenly. Top with one third of the cheese. Then layer the remaining potatoes, onions, garlic and thyme, finishing with a layer of potatoes.
• Cover the pan, cook over a medium heat for 30 minutes or until the base is golden brown, and the potatoes onion and garlic are tender.
• Preheat the grill to medium, top the potatoes with the remaining cheese, place the pan under the grill and grill until the cheese melts and the topping is golden. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
• Serve as a heart main dish with a salad and steamed vegetables or as a side-dish with grilled chops or kebabs and a salad. If served as a side dish, it would probably serve 5-6.