Potato Gratin With Caramelized Onions
"Flavorful potatoes layered with onions, cheese, and paprika in a cream sauce.
Use fat-free half and half and low fat cheese for a healthier version. I've also made it with sweet potatoes for a south beach diet version.
Add some bacon bits for a variation."
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 onions, thinly sliced
- 3⁄4 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 lbs red potatoes or 3 lbs gold potatoes, cut into 1/8-inch thick slices
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 3⁄4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 1⁄2 cups grated asiago cheese or 1 1/2 cups swiss cheese
- fresh herb
directions
- In pot, melt 2 Tbs butter over medium heat. Add onions and 1/4 tsp sea salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are deep golden brown, 15 minutes. Remove. Reserve.
- In same pot, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add potatoes. Cook, stirring until coated in butter (2 mins). Add milk, cream, paprika, and remaining salt. Bring to simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes have softened and liquid has thickened (10-12 mins).
- Preheat oven to 350°F Coat shallow 2-qt dish with cooking spray. Transfer half of potatoes and liquid to dish. Top with onions and 3/4 c cheese.
- Arrange remaining potatoes over cheese. Pour in remaining liquid. Cover. Bake 20 minutes.
- Uncover. Bake until potatoes are tender and golden (30 mins). Sprinkle remaining cheese during last 2 minutes
- Let stand for 10 minutes. Garnish with herbs. Serve.
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<p>I am university student and quasi-housewife to my workaholic significant other, who is a phenomenal cook and serious foodie as well. We enjoy undertaking complicated cooking projects to help wind down after a long day...most days we don't get to eat until close to midnight, thanks to his work schedule, our gym time, and our cooking projects. </p>
<p>Our current food interests have been on curries, steak, shellfish, and healthy desserts. The ethnic theme has mostly been Indian and Creole. We like incorporating a lot of spice and experimenting with rare or exotic ingredients.</p>
<p>But we enjoy our wine (we keep a journal) and time together as we cook. When time allows, we will enjoy a nice after-dinner drink (tailored to our dessert choice of course), usually a spicy sipping rum like Zaya or Zacapa or a glass of cognac or tawny port. So we enjoy experimenting with desserts to suit or incorporate various spirits or dessert wines. And trying to find some healthy options so we can enjoy our wine or *****tail with a little less guilt! </p>
<p>But we do love to indulge! And love entertaining family and friends to sample new creations or enjoy some our famous concontions. </p>
<p>Currently, I am experimenting with creating a recipe list that incorporates the philosophy of the best facets of different diet plans while maximizing the benefits of combining the nutritional content of the foods with the health benefits of various spices in order to create nutritionally balanced meals. Just for fun and some interested friends. I'll create a recipe list when I have made more progress.</p>
