Potatoes for Special Occasions

1h 30m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the onions.
  2. 2Chop the smoked pancetta.
  3. 3Add olive oil to a pan.
  4. 4Add pancetta to the pan.
  5. 5Add sliced onions to the pan.
  6. 6Add butter and fresh herbs.
  7. 7Add white wine.
  8. 8Cook the ingredients.
  9. 9Peel the potatoes.
  10. 10Slice the potatoes.
  11. 11Make potato circles using a circle cutter.
  12. 12Slice the soft cheese.
  13. 13Grease the pan with butter.
  14. 14Add the potato circles, creating a spiral.
  15. 15Add salt and black pepper to the potatoes.
  16. 16Add the onions.
  17. 17Add heavy cream.
  18. 18Add parmesan.
  19. 19Add the soft cheese.
  20. 20Repeat the layers.
  21. 21Brush with olive oil.
  22. 22Add parmesan.
  23. 23Cover with aluminum foil and bake for the first time.
  24. 24Remove the foil.
  25. 25Re-bake it for a nice crust.
  26. 26Serve the potatoes.

Ingredients

  • potatoes
  • 2 large onions
  • 200 gr smoked pancetta
  • 0.5 wine glass white wine
  • 40 gr Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 30 ml heavy cream
  • qb mixed herbs
  • qb butter
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • soft cheese

Equipment

ovenskilletknifecutting boardspoonforkpeelermandolinecircle cuttergraterparchment paperaluminum foil

Tips

  • Onions are optional.
  • Cut every potato slice with a smaller circle so that the potatoes will have the same cooking time and the shape of the gratin will be better
  • The first bake should be at 360F for 1 hour.
  • The second bake should be at 430F for 30 minutes.