sweet potato-russet potato gratin

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Recipe by
Cathy Gillespie
ARIZONA CITY, AZ

I got this out of Fine Cooking -- Can't wait to try it.

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Ingredients For sweet potato-russet potato gratin

  • topping:
  • 1 1/2 c
    fresh bread crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp
    unsalted butter, melted
  • kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp
    parmigiano-reggiano, grated
  • 2 tsp
    fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • gratin:
  • 2 Tbsp
    unsalted, butter
  • 1 c
    shallots, thinly sliced
  • kosher salt
  • 2/3 c
    heavy cream
  • 2/3 c
    chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp
    prepared horseradish
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1
    russet potato, peeled and cut in half lengthwise, thin sliced half moons
  • 1
    sweet potato, peeled cut in half lengthwise, thin sliced half moons
  • 1/3 c
    parmigiano-reggiano, grated

How To Make sweet potato-russet potato gratin

  • 1
    Make the topping: In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Mix in the mustard and then the Parmigiano and parsley.
  • 2
    Prepare the gratin: Preheat oven 350. Rub shallow 2-quart gratin dish with butter, set aside.
  • 3
    Melt 2 TBS butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and pinch of salt; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, limp and somewhat golden. Whisk together the cream, broth, and horseradish; add to the shallots. Season with salt and pepper, stir to combine, and take the pan off the heat.
  • 4
    Assemble the gratin: In a large bowl, combine the potato and sweet potato slices with salt, Parmigiano and the shallot cream. With a rubber spatula, mix gently but thoroughly and scrape into the prepared gratin dish, smoothing and pressing until evenly distributed.
  • 5
    Bake the gratin: Cover with the breadcrumbs. Bake until the crust is deep golden brown, the juices around the edges have subsided, and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour.
  • 6
    Let it rest for 15-20 minutes before serving.

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