Kathy Gunst’s Potatoes Gratin

 
This dish qualifies as the ultimate comfort food: thinly sliced 
potatoes layered with thin shavings of Parmesan cheese, 
topped with milk and cream, and then baked until tender and 
golden brown.


Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
12 to 13 medium-sized potatoes (4 pounds)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup whole milk
3/4 cup heavy cream




 
Directions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Peel and thinly slice the potatoes and cut the butter 
into small cubes. Grease the bottom of a large gratin dish (about 14 inches long, 2 
inches deep and 9 inches wide) with the oil. You can also use a large, ovenproof skillet 
or a large broiler pan.

2.	The Gratin is assembled in two halves. Arrange half the potatoes in a single layer on 
the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, half the butter, half the flour, and 
half the rosemary and thyme. Scatter with half the grated Parmesan. Top with the 
remaining potatoes, creating a neat layer of overlapping slices.

3.	Season with salt and pepper, dot with the remaining butter and sprinkle with the 
remaining flour and herbs.  Place the remaining cheese on top and pour the milk and 
cream over the whole thing. The potatoes can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 
hours ahead of time before baking.


4.	Bake the gratin on the middle rack for about 45 minutes. If the potatoes seem
to be getting overly brown, cover loosely with foil. Reduce the heat to 300 degrees and
bake another 30 to 45 minutes. The dish is ready when the potatoes are tender, golden brown
on top, and the cheese is melted and bubbling. Serves 6.





Kathy made this dish on WBUR’s Here and Now 
on Wednesday October 22nd, 2003.

Copyright 2003 by Kathy Gunst ©

If you are looking for more recipes like this one,
try Kathy Gunst’s book Relax, Company’s 
Coming!  Available on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0743202589/wburorg-20/103-7274138-8427867