Christmas: Caramelized Onion and Potato Gratin
Source of Recipe
Southern Lady: Holidays 2008
List of Ingredients
- � cup butter
- 2 large yellow onions, sliced 1/8-inch thick
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp salt, divided
- � tsp ground black pepper, divided
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup grated Gruy�re cheese
- 1 cup grated Monterey jack cheese
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onions; cover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove cover and raise heat to medium-high. Add vinegar, � teaspoon salt, and � teaspoon pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400� F.
In a medium bowl, combine cream, 1� teaspoons salt, and � teaspoon pepper; whisk to combine well. In a separate bowl, combine cheeses.
- In a 2�-quart baking dish, layer half of potatoes, half of onion mixture, half of cheese, and half of cream mixture; repeat layers. Place on a baking sheet. Cover with nonstick aluminum foil. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Makes 10 to 12 servings.
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