Potato Gratin With Caramelized Onions

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Another canadian living mag. Recipe i wanted to test for thanksgiving dinner. Marvelous mouth watering potatoes and onion!! Half a recipe worked great!! and we will have it for thanksgiving dinner.

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Steps

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In saucepan , bring cream , garlic , peppercorns , thyme and salt to boil , reduce heat to low , cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

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Remove from heat and set aside.

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Meanwhile , in nonstick frypan , heat oil over medium low heat.

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Cook onion , stirring often , until light brown , about 45 minutes.

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Slice potatoes as thinly as possible , use mandoline if available.

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Layer one quarter of the potatoes in greased 8 inch square glass baking or casserole dish.

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Top with one third of the onion and one quarter of the cheese.

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Repeat twice.

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Top with remaining potatoes.

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Strain cream mixture over potatoes , shaking casserole to distribute evenly.

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Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

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Bake at 300f degree oven until tender and knife inserted in bottom pierces potatoes easily , 1 1 / 2 to 2 hours.

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Ingredients

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whipping cream, garlic, peppercorns, fresh thyme, salt, vegetable oil, spanish onions, yukon gold potatoes, gruyere cheese