GOATS'CHEESE AND MASHED POTATO GRATIN

Preparation Method :

• Grease 19 cm x 26 cm ovenproof dish (1.5 litre/6 cup capacity).
• Boil, steam or microwave potatoes until soft; drain.
• Mash potatoes with butter until smooth, stir in gruyere cheese.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in heavy-based pan, add onions and thyme, cook, stirring, over medium heat about 20 minutes or until onions are very soft and well browned.
• Spread one-third of the onion mixture over base of prepared dish, spread with potato mixture, top with remaining onion mixture.
• Dot top with level teaspoon; goats' cheese, brush cheese with remaining oil.
• Bake in hot oven about 15 minites or until cheese is lightly browned.