Madame Salemblers Potatoes with Dried Plums

Prep Time 20 minutes    Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes     Serves 8

Ingredients

No-stick cooking spray
3 large unpeeled garlic cloves
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 3/4 cups half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup (about 6 ounces) pitted dried plums (prunes)
3 tablespoons port wine or water
2 pounds (about 6 medium) potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. On baking sheet, place unpeeled garlic cloves; bake 5 to 10 minutes or until soft. Remove skins. In medium bowl mash garlic with fork to make a smooth paste; mix in oil until blended. Whisk in half-and-half and nutmeg; set aside. In food processor or blender, process dried plums and port until finely chopped; set aside. Arrange one-fourth of the potatoes in baking dish. Dot with one-third of the dried plum mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Repeat layering (ending with potatoes) until all potatoes and dried plums are used. Pour half-and-half mixture over potatoes. Bake 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe created by Bouley (New York City, NY)

Nutritional Information

Calories

244

Cholesterol

20mg

% of Calories from Fat

27%

Total Fat

7g

Sodium

178mg

Carbohydrates

39g

Protein

5g

Fiber

3g

Potassium

695mg