Cheese R?sti

Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, and let cool.

Step 2
Once cool, peel and grate potatoes.

Step 3
Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in large nonstick skillet. Add a layer of potatoes and a layer of cheese, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat layers. Dot each layer with remaining butter. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons hot water over the top layer, cover, and cook over low to medium heat until bottom layer browns.

Step 4
Turn potato cake with spatula and brown other side.