The Ultimate Potato Gratin
Serves: 2
Darlene Legros
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
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Prep time (avg)
4.9
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Ingredients:
Directions:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
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Finely shred the cabbage
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Cut the bacon into 1/2-inch chunks
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Place a small skillet over medium-low heat and fry the bacon, until crisp
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Remove from pan with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels
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Set aside
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Add 1 tablespoon butter to bacon fat in frying pan
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When it has melted add 1/2 the garlic and give it a quick stir with a wooden spoon to soften
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Add the cabbage and coat it with the butter
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Slowly let it wilt
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Add the bacon
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Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Remove from heat and add most of the chives, reserving a little for the garnish
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Generously butter the bottom and sides of an ovenproof casserole dish
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In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, 1 1/2 cups of cream, 1 cup of Parmesan, and the remaining garlic, Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Using your hands, place a layer of potatoes in the casserole dish
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Sprinkle with Parmesan and repeat with 2 more layers
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Spoon the cabbage mixture on top and spread it out evenly over the potatoes
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Top it off with 2 more layers of potato and Parmesan
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Pour the remaining 1cup cream over the dish
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Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan
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Cover dish with aluminum foil
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Bake for 1 hour
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Remove foil and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown
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Leave for 10 minutes before serving
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Garnish with fresh chives
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*Cook's Note: Slice the potatoes immediately before using so they don't turn brown