SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH HAZELNUTS

Scalloped Potatoes With Hazelnuts image

Provided by Marian Burros

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 - 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup hazelnuts (filberts), coarsely chopped
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and sliced the thickness of a 25-cent piece
1/2 pound cheddar cheese, grated, (see note)
2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled, (see note)
2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Rub the inside of a porcelain or enamel gratin dish (14 by 9 by 2) with garlic.
Melt butter in small pan and saute hazelnuts in hot butter for 2 to 3 minutes, until nuts are thoroughly coated with butter. Remove from heat and reserve.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In large mixing bowl combine potatoes, cheeses, milk, cream and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and spoon into baking dish, pouring liquid over potato slices. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes; reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue baking 35 minutes.
Sprinkle potatoes with hazelnuts and butter mixture and bake additional 15 minutes, or until nuts are golden and potatoes are cooked.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 223, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 353 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams