TWO-POTATO GRATIN

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This simple recipe allows the richness of potatoes and cream to shine through unadorned, and it is easily assembled. A gratin dish is not necessary; try using a cast-iron skillet. (For everything you need to know to make perfect potatoes, visit our potato guide.)

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Unsalted butter for gratin dish
3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
1 tablespoon chopped thyme
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Butter a medium gratin dish. Line bottom with a layer of Yukon Gold potatoes. Sprinkle with a little thyme and nutmeg. Season lightly with salt and pepper, and pour over a little cream. Add a layer of sweet potato slices, and repeat with the thyme, nutmeg, salt, pepper and cream. Continue layering, ending with sweet potatoes, thyme, nutmeg, salt, pepper and cream.
  • Bake in oven for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Cover with aluminum foil if top gets too dark.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 455, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 674 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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