POTATO GRATIN - FRENCH

POTATO GRATIN - FRENCH image

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 pounds potatoes, washed, peeled, and cut into bite-size cubes
2 large onions, cut in half and sliced thin
12 ounces (3/4 lb.) Canadian bacon or pancetta, cut in small pieces
16 oz. Reblochon cheese, cut in small cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Butter to grease the baking dish

Steps:

1) Boil the potatoes for approximately 20 minutes or until tender, but not very soft. Drain the potatoes and set aside. 2) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 3) Grease a 9" X 13" baking dish with butter. 4) Add the Canadian bacon or pancetta to a large frying pan and add the sliced onions. (If you prefer regular bacon, you can use it, but I would recommend a lean/lower fat variety.) Fry the bacon and onions until the onions turn golden. You may need to add a little vegetable oil so the onions don't stick. 5) Toss the bacon and onions with the potatoes, salt, and pepper. 6) Spread the mixture over the baking dish and top with the cheese cubes, making sure to disperse them evenly. 7) Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and turned golden brown.