If you may remember, I was given a wonderful gift of cheese for Mother's Day. One cheese, called
Berkswell, was new to me. It's made from sheep's milk, with vegetarian rennant, in the village of Berkswell, England. I had a few thin slices, and loved the flavor, which was a bit like manchego cheese, but with it's own character. As I read about this cheese, it was always mentioned that it goes beautifully with potatoes. And being a potato lover, I decided to use the cheese with some spuds. Yesterday, I baked red skinned potatoes with the cheese and, as promised, these two are perfect together. I think the cheese tastes best when it's cooked, but it would also be very good served as part of a cheeseboard. I always enjoy meeting a new cheese, and Berkswell and I will be good friends from now on.
This was a very simple dish to prepare. You could gussy it up by using a little cream, like scalloped potatoes. But, all I did was boil 5 medium red potatoes until they were tender. Then I peeled off the skins (leave them on, if you wish) and sliced them. I greased a baking dish and layered the potatoes, sprinkling salt and freshly ground pepper on top, into the dish. I topped the potatoes with about 2 cups of the Berkswell cheese. That's how much cheese I had when I grated the entire chunk. I think you could get by with 1-1'2 cups of the cheese. Then I dotted the top with about 2 Tablespoons of butter and baked the dish in an oven set at 375 degrees, until the cheese melted and browned a little on top. I served it with sausages and asparagus with basil.
Oh, my goodness, that looks delicious! At this moment I'm thinking it would be perfect for breakfast. (Later in the day I'll think it will be perfect for lunch or dinner!)
Posted by: Julie | May 21, 2007 at 04:24 AM
Oh, those potatoes do look delicious! I've never tried this cheese, but will ask for it at my local cheese store.
Posted by: Lydia | May 21, 2007 at 04:32 AM
These looks soooo good. I love cheese, and I love potatoes, so the two together, of course, are my ultimate side dish. Yum!
Posted by: kristi | May 21, 2007 at 07:01 AM
These looks soooo good. I love cheese, and I love potatoes, so the two together, of course, are my ultimate side dish. Yum!
Posted by: kristi | May 21, 2007 at 07:01 AM
Sher, I really luuuuve your way of cooking... boiled potatoes can be just moist and tender as those with cream added! boy! look at that sausage bangers! I witness a happy marriage out there even without fatty fries :)
Berkswell... sure will bear in mind!
Posted by: gattina | May 21, 2007 at 07:25 AM
Give me potatoes anytime and prepared anyway and I'm a happy girl! This looks scrumptious, Sher!
Posted by: Patricia Scarpin | May 21, 2007 at 08:24 AM
OMG the meal of my dreams. So when I'm in London and go to Neal's Dairy Yard I will find this cheese and bring it home!!
Posted by: Tanna | May 21, 2007 at 09:07 AM
Those are like super scalloped potatoes. Extra cheesy goodness! Yum!
Posted by: Jennifer | May 21, 2007 at 01:15 PM
I'll be looking for Berkswell at my local co-op. Thanks for a beautiful post, Sher.
Posted by: Christine | May 21, 2007 at 07:28 PM
Mmmmmm....love potatoes...mmmmm...great job!
Posted by: Glenna | May 21, 2007 at 09:07 PM
Wow...that looks so simple and so tasty...I 'discovered' cheese only recently...and am trying very basic ones for now. I have a cheddar with jalapenos that might go well with these potatoes :)
Posted by: Nabeela | May 21, 2007 at 11:49 PM
Potatoes and cheese - dreamy!
Posted by: Freya | May 22, 2007 at 04:27 AM
Love meeting new cheeses :) Those potatoes look perfect with the cheese...and the sausage too! Sometimes I crave for sausage and potato meals...your picture is certainly helping the craving come along! :)
Posted by: joey | May 22, 2007 at 06:56 AM
Oh, my- you should really post a warning before putting up a picture like that! It's everything I love.
Posted by: s'kat | May 22, 2007 at 08:58 AM
Oh, how I love cheese. And potatoes! This looks lovely - delicious, in fact. I hope I can find the cheese in question.
By the way, I have twice now made your mac and cheese dish - the one with the roasted tomatoes. Thank you for that, many times over. SO YUMMY.
Posted by: anne | May 22, 2007 at 09:22 AM
Yum, that looks wonderful! I love potatoes and cheese, so I'd have no problems with this dish...
Posted by: Rosa | May 22, 2007 at 04:45 PM
I love taters and cheese! Thanks for the heads up on the Berkswell, I'll be looking for it for my potatoes!
xoxox
PS - AWESOME Mother's Day gift!
Posted by: Lisa | May 22, 2007 at 06:48 PM
You sure have a way with comfort food. Those bangers look terrific too.
Posted by: ButtaBuns | May 23, 2007 at 10:35 AM
OK - it is 10 at night and I am now craving some of those potatoes! They look fantastic.
Posted by: Kristen | May 23, 2007 at 08:21 PM
Those look yummy! I love anything with any cheese. What a lovely gift!
Asparagus looks pretty good to - could've added cheese.....
Posted by: Katiez | May 24, 2007 at 01:09 AM
Lucky you, to get those cheeses! Man, that looks wonderful. Few things better than cheesy potatoes...
Posted by: Lisa | May 25, 2007 at 06:00 PM
mmmmmn cheesy potatos, i have a slightly hardenned rind of grueyere this would be nicely suited for. chris has requested stesk tonight so this sounds wonderful!
Posted by: aria | May 27, 2007 at 05:38 PM
Wow! love the post its so delicious,wish I saw this earlier. Well,anyway I think I can also use this for this coming father's day. :)
vee
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