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Aprils Special Gratin

Posted: January 27th, 2012
by albinogypsy

A basic potato gratin can be customized by adding other root vegetables, meats, cheeses, and herbs.

Serves/Yields: Serves 8

Created Using: Potato Gratin

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1-1/4 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/8-inch thick rounds

1-1/4 lb. butternut squash (neck only), peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick

2-1/2 cups lower-salt chicken broth

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 Tbs. butter, oil, or bacon or pancetta fat

1 large fennel bulb, halved, cored, and thinly sliced

4 oz. bacon, cooked and crumbled

3 oz. grated aged Gouda

3 oz. grated Cheddar

1 to 2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley

1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg

1/2 tsp. smoked paprika

1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs

2 Tbs. melted unsalted butter

1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter or oil a 3-quart gratin dish; set aside.

Put the potatoes, butternut squash, broth, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a few grinds of pepper in a 12-inch skillet. Simmer, partially covered, over medium to medium-low heat, stirring occasionally and gently with a rubber spatula until the potatoes are barely tender when pierced with a fork or skewer, 8 to 12 minutes.

In a medium skillet, heat butter or oil over medium-high heat and saute fennel until tender, fragrant, and lightly browned. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer half the potato mixture to the prepared gratin dish, spreading it evenly. Layer on the fennel, bacon, aged Gouda, Cheddar, chopped fresh parsley, freshly grated nutmeg, and smoked paprika. Top with the remaining potato mixture spreading it evenly, and pour over any liquid remaining in the pan.

Evenly scatter the topping mixture over the potatoes. Bake the gratin until it's bubbly, the top is brown, and the potatoes are completely tender when poked with a fork or a skewer, 25 to 30 minutes. Let the gratin sit for at least 10 and up to 30 minutes before serving so the liquid is fully absorbed and the layers are cohesive.