Caramelized Onion Potato Gratin Recipe

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   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F/gas mark 7.

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   Slice the potatoes as thinly as you can, cover them with water, and set aside.

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   In a small saute/fry pan over high temperature, heat 1 Tbsp.

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   of the extra virgin olive oil till smoking warm.

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   Add in the onion and cook till the onion has caramelized to dark brown, about 5 min.

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   Set aside to cold.

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   In a small bowl, mix together the cream, rosemary, and salt and pepper.

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   Set aside.

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   Drain the potatoes.

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    In a large ovenproof pan, heat the remaining Tbsp.

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    of extra virgin olive oil till very warm.

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    Add in sufficient potatoes to cover the bottom of the pan (about one third of the potatoes) and cook till they are browned.

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    Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle about half the sauteed onion over the potatoes, then half the grated Fontina and half the minced olives.

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    Drizzle with half the seasoned cream.

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    Add in a layer of uncooked potatoes, then the remaining onion, cheese, and olives.

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    Drizzle with the remaining cream and top with a final layer of uncooked potatoes.

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    Place the pan in the oven and bake till the potatoes are fork-tender, 25 to 35 min.

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    Set aside to cold for 5 min, then flip over onto a large plate.

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    Serve the Caramelized-Onion Potato Gratin hot.

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    NOTES: When you prepare this side dish, it's a good idea to use a nonstick pan-it makes removal and clean-up a lot easier.

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    Caramelized-Onion Potato Gratin is particularly good with roast or possibly grilled lamb.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.