Crispy Potato Crown 🥔🤩**

**⏱️ Total Time:** About 1 hour (15 minutes prep + 45 minutes baking)  

**👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Serves:** 6 people  

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### **Ingredients**

- 1.2 kg potatoes (about 8 medium-sized)

- 150 g grated cheese (Emmental, Comté, or Cheddar)

- 200 ml heavy cream (full-fat or semi-thick)

- 2 eggs

- 1 teaspoon salt

- ½ teaspoon black pepper

- 1 pinch nutmeg (optional)

- 1 tablespoon oil (for greasing the pan)

- A few sprigs of fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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### **Step-by-Step Instructions**

1. **Prepare the Potatoes**  

- Peel, rinse, and dry the potatoes.  

- Slice them into thin rounds (about 2-3 mm thick).  

- Using a mandoline will help ensure evenly sized slices.

2. **Make the Cream Mixture**  

- In a large bowl, whisk the cream with the eggs.  

- Add the salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if desired).  

- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

3. **Add the Cheese**  

- Stir about two-thirds of the grated cheese into the cream mixture.  

- Set aside the remaining cheese for topping.

4. **Assemble the Crown**  

- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).  

- Lightly grease a ring mold (or Bundt pan) with oil.  

- Arrange the potato slices vertically around the pan, slightly overlapping them.  

- Gradually pour the cream mixture over the potatoes, making sure they are well coated.  

- Gently press down to help the layers stick together.  

- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.

5. **Bake**  

- Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 45 minutes.  

- Check doneness by inserting a knife — the potatoes should be tender.  

- If the top browns too quickly, cover with foil toward the end of cooking.

6. **Unmold and Serve**  

- Let the potato crown rest for a few minutes after baking.  

- Carefully unmold onto a serving platter.  

- Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for a beautiful finish.

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### **Pro Tips**

- **Tasty Add-Ins:** You can add cooked bacon bits, sliced onions, or zucchini rounds between the potato slices for extra flavor.  

- **Extra Crunch:** For a crispier top, switch to broil mode for the last 2-3 minutes of baking — but keep an eye on it to avoid burning.  

- **Best Potato Varieties:** Use waxy potatoes like Bintje or Monalisa for a tender, creamy texture.

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### **Storage Tips**

- **In the Fridge:** Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.  

- **Reheating:** Reheat in the oven at 150°C (300°F) for 10-15 minutes to restore its texture.  

- **Freezing:** You can freeze individual slices and thaw in the fridge before reheating.

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