ASIAGO & GRUYERE POTATO GRATIN

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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...

Provided by Genny Miller

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 6h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 c cottage cheese (I used 2%)
2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1 tsp garlic, chopped
1 dash(es) cayenne pepper or to taste
1 c half and half
1 1/2 c Gruyere cheese, grated
1 c Asiago cheese, grated
3 lb russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (approx. 4 potatoes per pound)
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In a food processor or blender, combine cottage cheese, thyme, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Salt and pepper to taste. Process until smooth.
  • 2. Slowly add half and half while the processor is running. Set aside.
  • 3. Combine Gruyere and Asiago cheese; set aside.
  • 4. Layer one-third of potato slices in the bottom of a greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle potatoes with salt to taste.
  • 5. Pour one-third of cottage cheese mixture over potatoes.
  • 6. Top with one-third of shredded cheese mixture.
  • 7. Repeat two more times with remaining ingredients.
  • 8. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 50 minutes.
  • 9. Remove cover and continue baking 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden brown.
  • 10. Remove from oven and allow to stand 15 minutes before serving.

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