Cheese Herb Potato Gratin

Cheese Herb Potato Gratin

Yield: 8 to 10 servings From Episode 34

Impossibly thin layers of Yukon Gold and sweet potatoes stacked with herbs and Gruyère in a skillet—an impressive holiday side that comes together faster than it looks.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 medium sweet potatoes
  • 6 small Yukon gold potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley (or 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely minced)
  • 8 ounces Gruyère or sharp white cheddar, grated (2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Steps

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Brush inside of a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with olive oil and set aside.
  2. Peel potatoes and cut into very thin slices. In a large bowl, gently toss potatoes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, sage, parsley, rosemary, cheese (reserve a little for the top), and onion until evenly mixed.
  3. Working with a small handful at a time, line coated slices in the prepared skillet. Sprinkle with reserved cheese.
  4. Pour milk and broth over potatoes. Cover pan with foil and seal around edges.
  5. Bake 50 minutes, remove foil, and continue baking until potatoes are tender and top is golden, 15 to 20 minutes more.
  6. Cool slightly and serve hot.