GRANDMA'S FAMOUS POTATOES AU GRATIN

Grandma's Famous Potatoes Au Gratin image

Provided by The Spice Guru

Categories Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
1 yellow onion, sliced into thin rings
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup strong chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish or 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 dash ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons powdered parmesan cheese
1 dash paprika
parsley flakes

Steps:

PREHEAT oven to 400°F; MEASURE the GROUP ONE ingredients into a small bowl (3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper); MIX well with fork; SET aside.
PEEL and slice potatoes thinly; PEEL and slice onions thinly (into rings); GRATE 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese.
LIGHTLY grease a 2.5 quart dish or 9x13 baking dish; LAYER 1/3 of the potatoes, 1/2 of the onion, 1/3 of the cheese, and 1/3 of the GROUP ONE mixture.
REPEAT layers, finishing with with remaining potatoes, the remaining GROUP 1 mixture, and the remaining cheese.
COMBINE 1 cup heavy cream with 3/4 cup strong chicken broth and 1/4 cup dry white wine in a bowl; ADD 1 teaspoon rubbed sage, 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish (or 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard), and 1 dash ground nutmeg; WHISK mixture well; POUR mixture evenly over potatoes.
SPRINKLE 1/8 cup powdered parmesan cheese, 1 dash paprika, 1 dash freshly cracked pepper and 1/2 teaspoon chives or parsley, evenly over the top of mixture in baking dish for the GARNISH.
BAKE 1 hour.
ALLOW to stand about 10 minutes to cool and set, before serving.
SERVE.
GET READY to melt into your seat after just one taste!