Bare Cupboard Potatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F or 220 degrees C.
2. 2
   Scrub or peel the potatoes.
3. 3
   Use a mandoline or the cucumber slicer on a cheese grater to slice the potatoes about 1/4 cm thick.
4. 4
   Do not rinse.
5. 5
   Use one third of the butter to grease a round cake tin on the bottom and the sides.
6. 6
   Layer the potatoes in the dish, seasoning with salt and pepper and bits of butter as you go.
7. 7
   Make sure to save some butter for the top.
8. 8
   Cook for 30 minutes, then lower the heat to 400 degrees F or 200 degrees C and cook for another 15-30 minutes.
9. 9
   When the top slices are crisp and golden brown test to see if the middle feels tender when pierced with a knife.
10. 10
    When the potatoes are cooked, run a knife around the inside of the pan to ensure the potatoes aren't stuck anywhere.
11. 11
    Place a plate over the cake tin and quickly invert.
12. 12
    To make a garnish, finely chop the garlic and parsley.
13. 13
    Mix together, sprinkle over the hot potato cake and serve.