Potatoes for special occasions

90 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Start with the onions.
  2. 2Start with the onions.
  3. 3Start with the onions.
  4. 4Slice the onions.
  5. 5Slice the onions.
  6. 6Slice the onions.
  7. 7Dice the smoked pancetta.
  8. 8Dice the smoked pancetta.
  9. 9Dice the smoked pancetta.
  10. 10Add pancetta to a pan.
  11. 11Add pancetta to a pan.
  12. 12Add pancetta to a pan.
  13. 13Add the onions to the pan.
  14. 14Add the onions to the pan.
  15. 15Add the onions to the pan.
  16. 16Add some butter.
  17. 17Add some butter.
  18. 18Add some butter.
  19. 19Add fresh herbs.
  20. 20Add fresh herbs.
  21. 21Add fresh herbs.
  22. 22Stir the ingredients.
  23. 23Stir the ingredients.
  24. 24Stir the ingredients.
  25. 25Add white wine.
  26. 26Add white wine.
  27. 27Add white wine.
  28. 28Peel the potatoes.
  29. 29Peel the potatoes.
  30. 30Peel the potatoes.
  31. 31Slice the potatoes thinly using a mandoline.
  32. 32Slice the potatoes thinly using a mandoline.
  33. 33Slice the potatoes thinly using a mandoline.
  34. 34Use a round cutter to trim the potato slices.
  35. 35Use a round cutter to trim the potato slices.
  36. 36Use a round cutter to trim the potato slices.
  37. 37Slice the soft cheese.
  38. 38Slice the soft cheese.
  39. 39Slice the soft cheese.
  40. 40Grease the pan with butter.
  41. 41Grease the pan with butter.
  42. 42Grease the pan with butter.
  43. 43Arrange the potato slices in the pan in a spiral pattern.
  44. 44Arrange the potato slices in the pan in a spiral pattern.
  45. 45Arrange the potato slices in the pan in a spiral pattern.
  46. 46Season with salt and black pepper.
  47. 47Season with salt and black pepper.
  48. 48Season with salt and black pepper.
  49. 49Add a layer of the onion-pancetta mixture.
  50. 50Add a layer of the onion-pancetta mixture.
  51. 51Add a layer of the onion-pancetta mixture.
  52. 52Drizzle with heavy cream.
  53. 53Drizzle with heavy cream.
  54. 54Drizzle with heavy cream.
  55. 55Grate Parmesan cheese over the mixture.
  56. 56Grate Parmesan cheese over the mixture.
  57. 57Grate Parmesan cheese over the mixture.
  58. 58Add pieces of soft cheese.
  59. 59Add pieces of soft cheese.
  60. 60Add pieces of soft cheese.
  61. 61Repeat the layers of potatoes, seasoning, onion-pancetta mixture, cream, and cheese.
  62. 62Repeat the layers of potatoes, seasoning, onion-pancetta mixture, cream, and cheese.
  63. 63Repeat the layers of potatoes, seasoning, onion-pancetta mixture, cream, and cheese.
  64. 64Brush the top layer of potatoes with melted butter and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
  65. 65Brush the top layer of potatoes with melted butter and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
  66. 66Brush the top layer of potatoes with melted butter and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
  67. 67Cover the pan with parchment paper and then foil.
  68. 68Cover the pan with parchment paper and then foil.
  69. 69Cover the pan with parchment paper and then foil.
  70. 70Bake for the first time.
  71. 71Bake for the first time.
  72. 72Bake for the first time.
  73. 73Remove the covers after baking.
  74. 74Remove the covers after baking.
  75. 75Remove the covers after baking.
  76. 76Re-bake it for a nice crust.
  77. 77Re-bake it for a nice crust.
  78. 78Re-bake it for a nice crust.

Ingredients

  • 4.4 lbs potatoes
  • 4.4 lbs potatoes
  • 4.4 lbs potatoes
  • 2 large sweet onions
  • 2 large sweet onions
  • 2 large sweet onions
  • 7 oz smoked pancetta
  • 7 oz smoked pancetta
  • 7 oz smoked pancetta
  • 0.25 cup dry white wine
  • 0.25 cup dry white wine
  • 0.25 cup dry white wine
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • to taste Mixed herbs (sage, thyme, rosemary)
  • to taste Mixed herbs (sage, thyme, rosemary)
  • to taste Mixed herbs (sage, thyme, rosemary)
  • as needed Butter
  • as needed Butter
  • as needed Butter
  • as desired Soft cheese (e.g., Fontina, Gruyère, or similar)
  • as desired Soft cheese (e.g., Fontina, Gruyère, or similar)
  • as desired Soft cheese (e.g., Fontina, Gruyère, or similar)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • to taste black pepper
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

knifechopping boardpanmandolineround cuttergraterparchment paperfoiloven

Tips

  • The onions are optional, but they will add a lot of flavor.
  • Let the gratin rest for 10–20 minutes before serving.