1 1/2 lb Desiree potatoes
1 large Bramley apple, cored, peeled and sliced
1 lb leeks, washed and sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 oz butter
1/4 (150ml) double cream
4fl oz (120ml) semi skimmed milk
2 teaspoons grainy mustard
3 oz grated greyere cheese
seasoning to taste
- Pre-heat ovent to 400F (200C)
- Fry leeks in large pan, in butter until softened
- Add the apple slices and pressed garlic for a further 2 minutes
- Butter an oven proof dish, and lay in the mixture
- Sprinkle with the cheese
- Layer the slices of potato so they overlap and cover the lower layer
- In a small bowl, mix the cream and the milk and mustard and seasoning
- Pour mixture over potatoes and bake for 45mins to 1 hour until potatoes are tender and golden brown
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