Parmesan Potato Gratin

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  • 24
  • 45 mins
  • 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Parmesan cheese
  • 4 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut up
  • 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and finely sliced (about 12 cups)
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Snipped fresh rosemary and thyme

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

1.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Brush the bottom of a 3-quart rectangular or oval baking dish with the olive oil; set aside. Using a wide vegetable peeler, shave Parmesan into thin strips (about 4 cups); set aside.

2.
In a small bowl combine bacon, green onion and chives. In prepared baking dish, place half the potatoes. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. each salt and freshly ground black pepper, half of the bacon mixture, and half the herbs. Top with half the Parmesan. Dot with half the butter. Repeat layers. In a small bowl whisk together whole milk, whipping cream, and flour; pour evenly over potatoes.

3.
Bake, covered, for 1 1/2 hours. Increase temperature to 400 degrees F. Bake, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes more or until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown. Makes 24 1/2 -cup servings.