Layered Potato Gratin
I have lots of Potato Gratin recipes. But what makes one better than the other? You know it has to have a good cheese flavor, one that melts nicely. But what about a crust? Should the top be crispy cheese or a crunchy topping. This recipe took about 4 recipes and then I fiddled till I thought it was yummy. And well, it was pretty yummy!
Layered Potato Gratin
Served about 4 for a side dish
I used my 6x10 baking dish
Roux/Cheese Mixture
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1 1/2 cups milk or cream or half and half (I used 1/2 n 1/2)
Melt butter, whisk in flour. Add dairy slowly.
Then Add:
Lotsa garlic
Shredded Gruyere Cheese (About 8 ounces)
Grind of nutmeg
Thyme (Fresh or Dried)
Salt
White Pepper
Bring to a low boil to let thicken. Reserve.
***Roux/Cream sauces don't come to their full thickeness unless they have a 2 minute low boil.
Make Seasoned Breadcrumbs
1 1/4 cup UNSEASONED breadcrumbs
Add Sprinkle of salt (Yes it does need a bit)
Grind of black pepper
Drizzle of olive oil, just to bring to together
Mix and set aside.
2 potatoes, mine were 10 oz each Idaho
Thinly slice potatoes. A mandolin works great here!
Spray your baking dish. Layer half the potatoes, pour over half of your creamy cheese mixture, top with the breadcrumbs and repeat. Cover with foil and bake at 400 for one hour.
You can let this sit out of the oven for a few minutes. It sets up better for easier cutting.
Layered Potato Gratin
Served about 4 for a side dish
I used my 6x10 baking dish
Roux/Cheese Mixture
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1 1/2 cups milk or cream or half and half (I used 1/2 n 1/2)
Melt butter, whisk in flour. Add dairy slowly.
Then Add:
Lotsa garlic
Shredded Gruyere Cheese (About 8 ounces)
Grind of nutmeg
Thyme (Fresh or Dried)
Salt
White Pepper
Bring to a low boil to let thicken. Reserve.
***Roux/Cream sauces don't come to their full thickeness unless they have a 2 minute low boil.
Make Seasoned Breadcrumbs
1 1/4 cup UNSEASONED breadcrumbs
Add Sprinkle of salt (Yes it does need a bit)
Grind of black pepper
Drizzle of olive oil, just to bring to together
Mix and set aside.
2 potatoes, mine were 10 oz each Idaho
Thinly slice potatoes. A mandolin works great here!
Spray your baking dish. Layer half the potatoes, pour over half of your creamy cheese mixture, top with the breadcrumbs and repeat. Cover with foil and bake at 400 for one hour.
You can let this sit out of the oven for a few minutes. It sets up better for easier cutting.
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