Potato and shallot gratin
Assemble this creamy bake well ahead, then pop in the oven while the lamb rests.
SERVES 6-8 PREP 30 MINS COOK 25 MINS
✱ 600ml double cream
✱ 300ml whole milk
✱ 2tsp each finely-chopped thyme and rosemary, plus extra for garnish
✱ 2 garlic cloves, crushed
✱ 1kg King Edward potatoes, peeled and cut into 1.5mm slices
✱ 30g salted butter
✱ 300g shallots, thinly sliced
✱ ½tsp sugar
✱ 150g Gruyère or mature Cheddar, grated
✱ 30g fresh
