Goat Cheese and Thyme Potato Cake

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   Generously oil or butter a 9-inch square baking pan and line with a 14- by 8-inch piece parchment paper, allowing ends of paper to overhang 2 opposite edges of pan.

2. 2

   Press on paper to coat underside with oil or butter and turn over, keeping ends of paper overhanging.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 3750 F.

4. 4

   Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices and in a kettle of boiling salted water cook until tender but not falling apart, about 8 minutes.

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   Drain potatoes in a colander and cool 15 minutes.

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   In a large bowl whisk together butter and sour cream until smooth and whisk in goat cheese and eggs until combined well.

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   Add potatoes, tossing gently, and transfer mixture to baking pan.

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   Smooth top with a spatula, spreading potatoes evenly, and sprinkle with thyme.

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   Bake potato cake in middle of oven 35 minutes, or until top is golden, and cool in pan on a rack.

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    Potato cake may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.

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    Using parchment paper, lift potato cake from pan and transfer to a cutting board.

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    Cut cake into squares, discarding parchment, and serve at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.