Step #1 You will need a deep 12 hole Muffin tin or 2 X 4 hole Yorkshire pudding tins.
Step #2 Preheat the oven to 200C, 400F or Gas Mark 6.
Step #3 Using 1 oz of the butter, grease the muffin or Yorkshire pudding tins well.
Step #4 You can line the base with greaseproof baking paper for ease of removal if you wish.
Step #5 Arrange the potatoes in the tin/s holes in layers - seasoning every other layer or so with the crushed garlic, salt & pepper.
Step #6 Carry on until all the potatoes are used up.
Step #7 Stir the creme fraiche with a wooden spoon to thin it down a bit - & then place a spoon on top of each mini potato gratin.
Step #8 Sprinkle top some grated cheese on top & then top each gratin with flecks of the remaining butter.
Step #9 Grate some nutmeg on top & bake in the oven for about 30 to 45 mins; it depends on which tin you are using - a muffin tin will take less time to bake than a Yorkshire Pudding tin as the holes are smaller!
Serve with all types of daubes, casseroles, stews, roast dinners OR as a light lunch with crisp green salad & crusty French bread!
To freeze:.
Step #10 Freeze in the tin after assembling them & when frozen, remove & place this into zip-lock bags or plastic containers.
Step #11 (It is best to line the base with greasproof paper if you intend to freeze them - they are easier to remove this from the tin!).
Step #12 Defrost & bake on a large greased and/or lined baking tray - temperature as before; or place this into muffin/Yorkshire pudding tins to help keep their shape.
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