Savoy-Style Swiss Potatoes (Gratin Savoyard) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 16 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A casserole of potatoes to accompany the main meat dish for dinner Ingredients:
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved |
2 1/2 tablespoons butter or 2 1/2 tablespoons margarine, divided |
3 tablespoons lemon juice |
1 cup water |
5 medium new potatoes |
1 dash salt |
1 dash pepper |
3/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced |
2 cups swiss cheese, shredded |
1 1/2 cups beef broth |
Directions:
1. Rub a shallow 2-quart baking dish liberally with cut clove of garlic, then generously grease with about 1/2 tablespoon of the butter.
2. In a bowl, combine the lemon juice and water. Peel the potatoes, if desired, and cut into very thin slices; place in the lemon water until all are sliced.
3. Drain potatoes well and arrange about 1/4 of the slices in an even layer in the prepared dish; sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, then top with about 1/4 of the onions and of the cheese. Repeat layers, ending with cheese.
4. Heat beef broth, then slowly pour over and around the potatoes. Dot top with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
5. Bake, uncovered, in a 350° oven for 1 1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender when pierced.
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