Maine Potatoes au Gratin
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion (minced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1¼ teaspoon table salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 ½ pounds russet potatoes (peeled and sliced into about 1/8" thick rounds)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1 Preheat oven to 425F
- 2
Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until the foaming subsides.- 3
Add onion and cook while stirring occasionally until lightly browned and soft (about 4 minutes).- 4
Add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for about another 30 seconds.- 5
Add potatoes, chicken broth, cream, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer.- 6
Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 10 minutes; discard bay leaves.- 7
Transfer the mixture to an 8"x8" baking dish and press into an even layer.- 8
Sprinkle the top evenly with cheese.- 9
Bake in oven about 15 minutes until the cream is bubbling around the edges and the top is golden brown.- 10
Let cool 10 minutes before serving. - 2