Cheese and Potato Nests

Mini cheesy potato gratins made with Reblochon, lardons, and white wine, baked in a muffin tin until golden-brown and bubbling.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 364.3 kcals 2185.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 17.6 grams 105.4 grams
Fat 23.8 grams 142.8 grams
Protein 17.4 grams 104.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
6 nests
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
15
g
Butter
Softened for greasing
250
g
Liquids
Meat
200
g
Lardons
Or cubes of smoked bacon
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
Finely chopped
1
piece
Bay Leaf
Whole
Vegetables
500
g
Waxy Potatoes
Such as Maris Peer or Charlotte
1
piece
Onion
Finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and brush a six-hole muffin tin with soft butter.
  • Peel the potatoes and use a mandoline to cut them into thin matchsticks.
  • Cook the onion, garlic, bay leaf, and lardons in a frying pan until the meat is golden-brown.
  • Add white wine and simmer until only 30ml of liquid remains.
  • Discard the bay leaf and stir in the potato matchsticks and cheese cubes.
  • Divide the mixture into the muffin tin and bake for 15–20 minutes until bubbling.
  • Serve the nests while hot.