Cheesy Potato Gratin

1h 20m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Finely slice the onions and chop the pancetta into cubes.
  2. 2Add the pancetta to the pan and let it cook for 5 minutes.
  3. 3Add the onions and cook for about 10 minutes.
  4. 4Add a few cubes of butter and herbs.
  5. 5Deglaze with white wine and let it cook for 2 minutes.
  6. 6Finely slice all the potatoes with a mandoline and cut each slice into a smaller circle.
  7. 7Cut some soft cheese.
  8. 8Grease a pan with softened butter and start layering ingredients.
  9. 9Layer potatoes, season with salt and pepper, then add the onions.
  10. 10Add soft cheese, parmesan, and heavy cream. Repeat for at least three times.
  11. 11Shape the last layer, season, and put all the parmesan on top.
  12. 12Cover with parchment paper and aluminum foil.
  13. 13Bake at 360F for 1 hour. Then remove foils and bake again at 430F for 30 minutes until a crunchy crust has formed.
  14. 14Wait 10-20 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

  • 2 kg potatoes
  • 2 large onions
  • 200 gr smoked pancetta
  • 0.5 wine glass white wine
  • 40 gr Parmigiano reggiano
  • 30 ml heavy cream
  • 1 mixed herbs (sage, thyme, rosemary)
  • 1 butter
  • 1 soft cheese

Equipment

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