asiago & gruyere potato gratin
Here is a new twist on scalloped or potato gratin. I'm a huge lover of Asiago cheese and the blend of this cheese, along with Gruyere, makes this dish so rich and creamy. It's excellent with ham or any roast. I made it for Easter with a leg of lamb, which was delicious. Enjoy! (PS) I posted this recipe at the request of an awesome cook and dear friend, Rose Mary Mogan...alias...Lady Rose.
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This grown-up version of potato gratin has the perfect flavor combination your whole family will love. The cottage cheese and half and half mixture is the liquid that cooks the potatoes. It makes the dish nice and creamy with lots of flavor from the fresh thyme and hint of cayenne. What makes this scalloped potatoes recipe special is the selection of cheeses. Gruyere and Asiago is a rich combination and makes this a truly decadent and cheesy scalloped potatoes side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese (I used 2%)
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
- 1 dash cayenne pepper or to taste
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 1/2 cups Gruyere cheese, grated
- 1 cup Asiago cheese, grated
- 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (approx. 4 potatoes per pound)
- - salt, to taste
How To Make asiago & gruyere potato gratin
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Step 1In a food processor or blender, combine cottage cheese, thyme, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Salt and pepper to taste. Process until smooth. -
Step 2Slowly add half and half while the processor is running. Set aside.
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Step 3Combine Gruyere and Asiago cheese; set aside.
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Step 4Layer one-third of potato slices in the bottom of a greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle potatoes with salt to taste.
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Step 5Pour one-third of cottage cheese mixture over potatoes.
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Step 6Top with one-third of shredded cheese mixture.
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Step 7Repeat two more times with remaining ingredients.
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Step 8Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 50 minutes.
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Step 9Remove cover and continue baking 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden brown.
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Step 10Remove from oven and allow to stand 15 minutes before serving.
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