Herbed Potato Gratin With Roasted Garlic And Manche

Name: Herbed Potato Gratin With Roasted Garlic And Manchego
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 heads garlic cloves, separated, not peeled; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 quart half-and-half; 1 tablespoon chopped thyme; 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary; salt; pepper; 5 lbs yukon gold potatoes (peeled and very thinly sliced); 9 ounces aged manchego cheese, coarsely shredded (2 cups); 1 cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded (or San Simon cheese)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 357 degrees. In a cake pan, drizzle garlic with oil. Cover with foil and roast for 40 minutes, until tender. Let cool, then squeeze out cloves. Mash the garlic to a paste and transfer to saucepan.
2
Add half-and-half, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a boil and simmer over very low heat until reduced to 3 cups, approximately 20 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
3
Arrange 1/4 of the potatoes in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Top with 1/4 of the grated cheeses and drizzle lightly with the garlic cream.
4
Repeat layering in the same way with the rest of the ingredients. Pour any remaining cream on top and press top layer of potatoes to submerge.
5
Bake gratin for about 1-1/2 hours, until golden and bubbling. Let cool twenty minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

1739

kcal

Calories

Fat

296

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 heads garlic cloves, separated, not peeled, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 quart half-and-half, 1 tablespoon chopped thyme, and more.

Yes, Herbed Potato Gratin With Roasted Garlic And Manchego falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Herbed Potato Gratin With Roasted Garlic And Manchego

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