The Junction’s Tarteflette
Nelson locals and visitors alike flock to The Junction in Appleby for a great selection of food from local producers and an award-winning NZ cheese selection including Thorvald and Little River Estate. The Junction has been recognised for its dedication to locally crafted cheese and is one of the country’s Top NZ Cheese Stores. We’re thrilled they have shared this delicious cheese-filled Tarteflette with us!
Serves 4
Ingredients
1kg Potatoes, peeled but left whole
250g The Sausage Press bacon cut into slices
1 red onion, finely sliced
1 clove, garlic
100ml white wine (we have half bottles if you need one)
200ml Little River Sour Estate Cream
Salt and Pepper to taste
450gm of Thorvald Devotion or Little River Estate Wildfire (about ½ a wheel) cut into slices.
Preheat oven to 200C
Cook the potatoes in a saucepan of salted boiling water for 10 – 15 minutes, or until just fork-tender.
Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
Meanwhile, heat a frying pan until hot and fry the bacon, onion, and garlic for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown. Deglaze the pan with the white wine and continue to cook until most of the liquid has evaporated. Add the sour cream and allow it to melt.
Slice the potatoes thinly and layer into an ovenproof gratin dish, alternating with the bacon mixture, and cheese. Season with salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Layer the rest of the cheese slices on top.
Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is golden-brown and bubbling.
Serve with pickled onions and cornichons or a big scoop of Sauerkraut.