SCOTTISH POTATO PIE

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My grandmother used to make this pie on the weekends when I was little.

Provided by Beverley Williams

Categories     Potatoes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lb red potatoes
1 Tbsp butter, melted
1/2 lb bacon
4 oz grated gruyere cheese
to taste salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • 2. Butter a 9 inch pie dish.
  • 3. Arrange the bacon slices on the bottom and sides of the dish. Make sure some of the slices overhang the edges of the dish slightly.
  • 4. Peel and thinly slice the potatoes.
  • 5. Rinse the potato slices and dry completely.
  • 6. Place 1/3 of the potato slices over the bacon in the dish.
  • 7. Sprinkle 1/3 of the cheese ove the potatoes.
  • 8. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 9. Repeat these layers twice more.
  • 10. Fold the overhanging bacon on the top
  • 11. Place in the oven and bake for 50 minutes or until done. You can check by piercing the potatoes with a fork to see if they are tender.
  • 12. Let stand 2 minutes before slicing.

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