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Potato Gratin with Gruyere and Herbes de Provence Recipe
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8 servings







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.

Cooking.com Tip: Bake this creamy side dish in a beautiful Emile Henry baking dish. Made of ceramic, this dish retains and distributes heat evenly resulting in perfectly cooked food. In fact, it is so durable and attractive it can go directly from the oven to your dining table.

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

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

RECIPE METHOD

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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Nutrition Facts

8 servings
Facts per Serving

Calories: 360   Fat, Total: 24g   Carbohydrates, Total: 24g  
Cholesterol: 74mg   Sodium: 401mg   Protein: 11g  
Fiber: 3g   % Cal. from Fat: 60%   % Cal. from Carbs: 27%  

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Average Rating  Rating: 5
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100% would make this dish again

Reviewed by Terry from ,
Rating: 5Would make this dish againOct. 5, 2007

I would definitely make this dish again. In fact, I've added it to my Christmas menu this year. The only thing I might change would be less simmering time for the potatoes before they go into the oven. It was most delicious. My entire family fell in love with this dish.

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