POTATO GRATIN WITH GRUYERE AND HERBES DE PROVENCE

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This delicious potato dish from the south of France comes together in minutes. It a perfect side dish for chicken or fish, but also makes and elegant brunch dish when served with poached eggs.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup thinly sliced shallots
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 cup canned chicken broth
1 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons herbes de provence with lavender
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
6 ounces gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter 13x9-inch baking dish. Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add broth, wine and herbs; bring to simmer. Add cream, salt and pepper; remove from heat.
  • Grate potatoes through stand mixer shredder attachment according to manufacturer's instructions (there should be about 7 cups). Add potatoes directly to cream mixture to avoid discoloration. Heat until mixture simmers, about 12 minutes. Meanwhile, grate cheese through stand mixer shredder attachment according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Spoon half of potato mixture into prepared dish. Sprinkle with half of cheese. Spoon remaining potato mixture atop cheese, spreading evenly. Sprinkle remaining cheese over.
  • Bake until top browns, liquid bubbles and potatoes are tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool 15 minutes and serve.
  • Recipe created exclusively for Cooking.com by Jeanne Thiel Kelley.

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