Kouing Patatez - Potato Cake (Brittany, France)

1. 1

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, then add the potatoes and cook for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, butter a 9x9 casserole dish.

4. 4

   Cut the rest of the butter up into cubes.

5. 5

   Run the potatoes through a ricer.

6. 6

   Mix with the butter, salt, pepper and nutmeg.

7. 7

   Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and smooth the top.

8. 8

   Use a fork to make crosshatches in the top, then brush with the beaten egg yolk.

9. 9

   Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden (if desired, you can put under the broiler for a few minutes to get some darker color).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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