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The FAIRTRADE COOKBOOK
Fair Trade Recipes for a Fairer World

Potato Gratin

Potato Gratin Simple ingredients go to make this filling potato dish from World War II.
Country of origin: England

Ingredients

1 kg FAIRTRADE potatoes, peeled and boiled
50gm margarine
200 ml semi-skimmed milk
enough breadcrumbs for a topping
100 gm grated cheese
5ml FAIRTRADE ground nutmeg
FAIRTRADE Sources
Fresh food
Herbs and Spices

Method

Peel and boil the potatoes, and whilst still hot mash them with the milk, half of the margarine, the cheese and the nutmeg.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Grease a baking dish and spoon in the potatoes.
Spread the margarine on top and then scatter a good layer of breadcrumbs.
Bake in the oven at Gas Mark 5 for 15 minutes until golden and crispy.

To serve

Serve hot.

Variation

This dish will stand longer baking if there are other dishes in preparation.
No variations are suggested or needed for the traditional dish. However, mashed potatoes will take a little yoghurt or crushed garlic or even butter if the fancy takes you.