Potato Casserole

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The traditional potato casserole from Graubunden and Engadin used to be baked directly over hot coals in a large baking dish or on a sheet in the oven. This variation of the Swiss casserole adds apples and dill to the base recipe to give it fresh and tart accents.

Serves 4 • Prep: 15 minutes + 40 minutes baking time

Ingredients for Potato Casserole

For the casserole:

2 white onions, peeled and diced

3½oz (100g) cured or smoked meat (such as Salsiz, Bündnerfleisch, or smoked bacon), diced

1lb 5oz (600g) red potatoes

1 tablespoon polenta

5 tablespoons soft butter plus extra for the baking dish

freshly grated nutmeg

salt

For the apples:

½ bunch dill

2 apples

2 tablespoons butter

freshly ground pepper

How to make Potato Casserole

1 Preheat the oven to 370°F(190°C) or 340°F (170°C) (convection oven). Peel the potatoes and grate into a bowl. Add the diced onions, Salsiz, polenta, and 5 tablespoons butter; combine thoroughly and season with salt and nutmeg. Butter 4 small ramekins or a muffin tray and fill with the potato mixture. Place on the middle rack and bake for about 40 minutes, or until golden brown. 

2 In the meantime, chop the dill. Peel and core the apples; cut into slices. Melt the butter in a frying pan, then sauté the apples for 3–4 minutes until golden. Season with pepper and dill. 

3 Remove the casseroles from the oven and allow to cool slightly in the ramekins. Transfer to plates and serve with the apple mixture.

Tip: The following winter salad goes well with this dish: Quarter an apple, remove the seeds, and slice. Wash an organic lemon with hot water and dry; zest and juice. Pick the leaves off four parsley stems and chop. In a tall jar, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon spicy mustard, 2 teaspoons quince jelly, and the chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper and puree, preferably using an immersion blender. Add 1–2 tablespoons water and ¼ cup oil little by little until you have a creamy sauce. Break up a head of endive; combine with the apple slices and the dressing in a bowl, then serve.