Ingredients

  • 1 each garlic cloves
  • 3 medium potatoes sliced
  • 3 large tomatoes
  • 3 each parsley sprigs
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon tarragon leaves crumbled
  • 1/4 teaspoon basil crumbled
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground
  • 3 medium red onion
  • 2 tablespoons margarine

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
  • Cut garlic in half lengthwise.
  • With cut garlic, rub inside of 1 1/2 quart shallow baking dish; set aside.
  • Peel potatoes; cut into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Place in bowl of cold water and set aside.
  • Peel tomatoes (to make this easier, put in boiling water for 30 minutes.
  • Cut into 1/2 thick slices; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, tarragon, basil.
  • Peel and thinly slice the onions.
  • Drain potatoes well, pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Place half the potatoes into a prepared casserole dish (spray first with non-stick spray).
  • Sprinkle with half the parsley mixture.
  • Add half the onions, and half the tomatoes.
  • Sprinkle tomatoes with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Repeat layering procedure.
  • Cut margarine into small pieces and dot onto casserole.
  • Cover loosely with foil.
  • Bake 45 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Sprinkle top of casserole with cheese, and bake uncovered for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.