Continental · serves 2

Potato Tartlets

Mashed potato baked in breadcrumb-lined cups. Crisp shell, soft centre.

45 min Some work Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1kg potatoes
  • 200g breadcrumbs
  • 250g butter
  • 1 tsp marjoram or oregano
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. Grease the tart cups with half the butter and dust them with half the breadcrumbs — this is the crust.
  2. Boil, peel and mash the potatoes, then mix with the rest of the breadcrumbs and melted butter.
  3. Marjoram, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  4. Fill the cups and bake at 180°C until browned on top.
  5. Turn them out and eat hot with ketchup.

Questions people ask about Potato Tartlets

How long does Potato Tartlets take?

About 45 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a bit of work. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What can I use instead of potato in Potato Tartlets?

Use waxy potatoes hold their shape, floury ones fall apart. For curries you want waxy.

Can I make Potato Tartlets ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Potato Tartlets vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Potato Tartlets?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Potato Tartlets?

Bread, potatoes or a simple salad. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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