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Potato, Caramelized Onion, And Goat Cheese Gratin Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 c milk .
  • 2 lbs onions, halved lengthwise & sliced thin crosswise (about 7) .
  • 1/4 lb mild soft fresh goat cheese, chilled, crumbled (about 1/2 c) .
  • 2 1/2 lbs large red potatoes (about 7) .
  • 2 tbsps olive oil .
  • 1 1/2 tbsps unsalted butter, cold, cut into pieces .
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme, minced or 1/4 tsp dried thyme, crumbled

Directions
  • Step #1 In a heavy 5- to 6-quart kettle heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking & cook onions with thyme & salt & pepper to taste, until golden, stirring every once in awhile, about 15 mins.
  • Step #2 Reduce heat to moderately low & cook, stirring frequently to keep from scorching, until golden brown.
  • Step #3 Remove kettle from heat.
  • Step #4 While onions are cooking, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil for potatoes.
  • Step #5 Peel potatoes & cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  • Step #6 Add potatoes to boiling water & cook 5 mins from time water returns to a boil.
  • Step #7 Drain potatoes well in a colander.
  • Step #8 Preheat oven to 425°F & lightly oil a 2- to 2 1/2-quart gratin dish or other shallow baking dish.
  • Step #9 Arrange half of potatoes, overlapping slightly, in dish & season generously with salt & pepper.
  • Step #10 Cover up potatoes with onions, spreading evenly, & top this with goat cheese.
  • Step #11 Arrange remaining potatoes, overlapping slightly, over cheese & season generously with salt & pepper.
  • Step #12 Dot gratin with butter.
  • Step #13 Gratin may be prepared up to this point 2 hrs ahead & kept at about room temp, covered.
  • Step #14 Pour milk evenly over potatoes & bake 35 mins, or until potatoes are tender & top is golden.
  • Step #15 Gratin may be made 1 day ahead & chilled, covered.
  • Step #16 Reheat gratin before serving.
  • Enjoy the Potato, Caramelized Onion, & Goat Cheese Gratin recipe

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