Gratin of Potatoes and Courgettes (Gratin De Pommes De Terre Et Courgettes) Recipes

Ingredients :

900g (2 lb) waxy potatoes, peeled

450g (1 lb) courgettes

butter, for greasing

1 garlic clove, crushed

salt and freshly milled black pepper

15ml (1 tbsp) chopped fresh thyme

300ml (1/2 pint) double cream

25g (1 oz) butter, cut into small pieces

Cut the potatoes and courgettes into 0.5cm (1/4 inch) thick slices. Cook the potatoes in a saucepan of boiling salted water for 3 minutes, adding the courgettes to the pan for the last minute. Drain.

Put half the vegetables in a well buttered gratin dish, add half the garlic and some seasoning. Beat the thyme and cream together and pour evenly over the vegetables. Dot the top with the pieces of butter.

Cook at 180C (350F) mark 4 for 30-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Serves 6

Gratin of potatoes and courgettes.

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