Cheesy Potato Gratin

1h 30m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Finely slice the onions and chop the pancetta into cubes.
  2. 2Add the pancetta in the pan and let it cook for 5 minutes. Then add all the onions and cook for about 10 minutes.
  3. 3Add few cubes of butter and all the herbs. Deglaze with white wine and let it cook for 2 minutes.
  4. 4Finely slice all the potatoes with a mandoline (the thinner level) and cut every slice with a smaller circle.
  5. 5Cut some soft cheese to add more flavour.
  6. 6Grease a pan with softened butter and then place all the potatoes, very close to each other.
  7. 7Season the potatoes with salt and pepper and then add the onions, soft cheese, parmigiano reggiano and a little bit of heavy cream.
  8. 8Repeat layers at least three times.
  9. 9Shape the last layer perfectly, season and put all the parmigiano on top.
  10. 10Cover everything with parchment paper and aluminum foil.
  11. 11Bake it at 360F for 1 hour. Then remove the foils and bake once again at 430F for 30 minutes until a beautiful crunchy crust has formed.
  12. 12Wait 10’-20’ 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

panknifemandolinesmaller circle cuttergrater