"Alouette" Potatoes

This is a super easy, great tasting, make ahead side dish that looks like you spent a lot more time preparing than you actually do. Plus, most everything is done in advance. The times do not reflect the standing time of the potatoes.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2 (4 ounce) packages  alouette  spreadable cheese with garlic and herbs
• 12  large new potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 2  shallots, diced finely
• 2  teaspoons  chopped parsley
• 1  teaspoon  chopped tarragon
• 5  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
•  garnish-finely diced red bell pepper
•  garnish-finely diced yellow bell pepper

Directions

1. Place potatoes in a large pot of lightly salted water and bring to a gentle boil.
2. Cook until potatoes are just tender.
3. Drain.
4. Place potatoes in a large bowl and add all ingredients except the"Alouette".
5. Mix well and transfer to a buttered 8x8 inch glass baking dish with 2 inch sides.
6. Press the potatoes with a spatula to make top as flat as possible.
7. Set aside for 2 hours at room temperature.
8. Preheat oven to 350^F.
9. Spread"Alouette" evenly over potatoes and bake 15 minutes.
10. Divide between plates.
11. Garnish with finely diced red and yellow bell peppers.