Au Gratin Potatoes with White Cheddar

Au Gratin Potatoes with White Cheddar


 Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups whipping cream
3/4 cup finely chopped shallots
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
2 cups (packed) grated sharp white cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)


 Method:

Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Whisk cream, shallots, rosemary, salt and pepper in medium bowl to blend. Place half of potatoes in prepared baking dish, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese. Top with second layer of potatoes. Pour cream mixture over potatoes in dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover gratin with foil and bake 1 hour. Uncover and bake until top is golden brown and potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes longer. Let gratin cool 10 minutes before serving.

  This is another simple family style recipe that makes a nice impression on your holiday table;  The white cheddar is a good twist.