Bon Appetit/December 2005

Potato and Turnip Gratin

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
12


INGREDIENTS:
4 cups heavy whipping cream 2 cups low-salt chicken broth 6 large fresh thyme sprigs
4 large fresh sage sprigs 2 large fresh rosemary sprigs 2 large garlic cloves, pressed
1 Turkish bay leaf 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3-1/2 pounds russet potatoes
2 pounds turnips 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese



1 Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 350 F. Bring first 11 ingredients to boil in large saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture is reduced to 3-3/4 cups, about 35 minutes.
2 Peel potatoes; cut into 1/8-inch-thick rounds, adding immediately to cream mixture to prevent discoloration. Peel turnips; cut into 1/8-inch-thick rounds. Add to potato mixture; stir to coat.
3 Pour vegetable mixture into 15x10x2-inch glass dish and press to even layer. Cover dish with foil. Bake 1 hour. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until top is golden brown, potatoes are tender, and most of cream mixture is absorbed, about 25 minutes longer.

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