Potato Gratin With Caramelized Onions |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 130 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Flavorful potatoes layered with onions, cheese, and paprika in a cream sauce. Use fat-free half and half and low fat cheese for a healthier version. I've also made it with sweet potatoes for a south beach diet version. Add some bacon bits for a variation. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter |
3 onions, thinly sliced |
3/4 teaspoon sea salt |
3 lbs red potatoes or 3 lbs gold potatoes, cut into 1/8-inch thick slices |
12 ounces evaporated milk |
3/4 cup heavy cream |
1 teaspoon smoked paprika |
1 1/2 cups grated asiago cheese or 1 1/2 cups swiss cheese |
fresh herb |
Directions:
1. In pot, melt 2 Tbs butter over medium heat. Add onions and 1/4 tsp sea salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are deep golden brown, 15 minutes. Remove. Reserve.
2. In same pot, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add potatoes. Cook, stirring until coated in butter (2 mins). Add milk, cream, paprika, and remaining salt. Bring to simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes have softened and liquid has thickened (10-12 mins).
3. Preheat oven to 350°F Coat shallow 2-qt dish with cooking spray. Transfer half of potatoes and liquid to dish. Top with onions and 3/4 c cheese.
4. Arrange remaining potatoes over cheese. Pour in remaining liquid. Cover. Bake 20 minutes.
5. Uncover. Bake until potatoes are tender and golden (30 mins). Sprinkle remaining cheese during last 2 minutes
6. Let stand for 10 minutes. Garnish with herbs. Serve.
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