Potato prep for mince hot pot...stuck in the middle of prepping and don't know what to do for the best !

[bizzey]

Mince hot pot for tea .
But DS coming home from uni is going to be later than planned.

Mince is sort of done.

Potatoes are my problem.

They are peeled but not sliced .

Can I slice and lay over mince and cover and leave till I know when to put in oven ....or will they go black ??

I have completely forgot how to prep and cook !!!

Slice and leave in a bowl of cold water.

Should I par boil them first?

@MrsTerryPratchett and then dry in kitchen paper ?

I would par boil them, slice and layer on top of the mince. Then cover with foil or cling film until you are ready to finish cooking. They won't go black.

I wouldn't bother parboiling before. But it depends how long you are going to have them in the oven. And yes, pat dry unless the mince is quite dry. If it's very saucy, definitely pat dry. Brush with melted butter.

I really feel like saying, "I'll do it, move over" because I sound like my mother!

This works too of course!

Are you my DP? 😂

Could you just prep as you were going to then stick it on low 130° ish. Then wack it up 20 mins before serving?

Sounds lovely btw. I don't think you can go wrong with a dish like this.

@MrsTerryPratchett I will send you my address if you want 😂

Silly ting is I use to prep these things when they were at school and know my exact timings ....

When not knowing timings has completely thrown me !!

I've never par boiled the potatoes. I would just go ahead and cook the whole thing & then just re heat before serving. Get them potatoes nice & crispy

Yes, I’d just make it and blast portions in the microwave later.

It is in the oven !
Prodigal son or not ....dc3 and I still need our dinner 🤣