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Potato and Blue Cheese Gratin

Tender, rich, and browned on top, this easy potato gratin gets loads of flavor from a very minimal amount of blue cheese that is added at the last minute.

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Recipe information

  • Total Time

    40 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 side-dish servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb medium yellow-fleshed potatoes
1 cup heavy cream
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese (1 oz)

Special Equipment

an adjustable-blade slicer; a 10-inch heavy skillet with a flameproof handle

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 425°F.

    Step 2

    Peel potatoes and slice 1/8 inch thick, then toss with cream, garlic, salt, and pepper in skillet. Cover with foil and roast until potatoes are very tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and preheat broiler. Remove foil and sprinkle potatoes with cheese. Broil until top is browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

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