potatoes au gratin

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57 Pinches
Cullowhee, NC
Updated on May 14, 2013

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! Cheesy potatoes!

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prep time 45 Min
cook time 1 Hr 20 Min
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yield 3 - 6

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces pecorino romano cheese, grated
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin, divided
  • 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • salt & pepper
  • 2 large onions, halved & sliced thin
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried
  • 1 can chicken broth, low-salt
  • 3 1/2 pounds yukon gold potatoes, peeled & sliced 1/8" thick

How To Make potatoes au gratin

  • Step 1
    Adjust oven rack to upper middle position & preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 13" x 9" baking dish. In a large bowl, combine pecorino, cheddar, 1/4 C oil, panko & 1/2 tsp pepper; mix well & set aside.
  • Step 2
    Heat 1/4 C oil in skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add onions, 1/2 tsp salt & 1/4 tsp pepper & cook, stirring frequently, until browned, 15 minutes. Add garlic & 1/4 tsp thyme & cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add 1/2 can broth & cook until nearly evaporatd, scraping up any bits, 3 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.
  • Step 3
    Toss potatoes, remaining oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper & remaining thyme together in a bowl. Arrange half of potatoes in prepared dish, spread onion mixture in even layer over potatoes & distribute remaining potatoes over onions. Pour remaining broth over potatoes. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil & bake for 1 hour.
  • Step 4
    Remove foil, top au gratin with reserved cheese mixture & continue to bake until top is golden brown & potatoes are completely tender, 15 - 20 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes. Serve.

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