| Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 60 mins – 75 mins | Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 470 | 32g | 19g | 35g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 8g | 4g | 14g | 0.6g |
Welcome to the Midwest annals of my kitchen, where heartland cooking and farm-to-table freshness find their renaissance. Today’s dish is a harmonious blend of my Midwestern roots and a flair for decadence. I offer you the Walla Walla Sweet Onion and Potato Gratin, a recipe that dances between comfort food and gourmet excellence.
A Fusion of Midwestern and French Cuisine
Built on the simplicity of Midwestern-style cooking and bearing a close resemblance to classic French gratins, this dish echoes the sentiment where homeliness meets sophistication. Akin to our familiar scalloped potatoes, the Walla Walla Sweet Onion and Potato Gratin recipe elevates the mundane into the realm of gourmet with its supremely cream-laden body and delicate layers of sweet onion and potato, all topped with a layer of golden-brown Gruyère cheese crunch.
Endless Reasons to Love this Recipe
Savoring the amalgamation of flavors is just half the pleasure. This Walla Walla Sweet Onion and Potato Gratin also packs a power punch of vital nutrients. The sweet onions are a solid source of Vitamin C, fiber, and folic acid, while Yukon gold potatoes offer potassium and Vitamin B6. Not to forget our star ingredient, Gruyère cheese, imparting heaps of calcium and protein. However, heed not to indulge in it too frequently, courtesy of its indulgent cream content.
Picture this. A cool Nebraska evening, the family gathered around the table, and in the heart of it all, a hot-out-of-the-oven Walla Walla Sweet Onion and Potato Gratin. Delicious, heartwarming, and packed with wholesome goodness, this dish pairs wonderfully with a simple green salad, or for the meat lovers, a succulent herb-crusted beef tenderloin. It’s a meal that guarantees satisfaction and the urge to reach out for a second serving.
Lasting Memories and New Traditions
Preparing this splendid Walla Walla Sweet Onion and Potato Gratin is more than a cooking exercise. It’s an opportunity to create lasting memories in the kitchen and around the dinner table, echoing the spirit of the rural Midwest where the journey of a meal invokes tunes of community, love, and the simple joy of good food.
What You’ll Need
- 3 large Walla Walla sweet onions, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1.5 pounds of Yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Method
Step One
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and generously grease a 9×13 baking dish with some of the unsalted butter. Set it aside.
Step Two
Melt the remaining butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the Walla Walla onions and cook them until they become translucent, stirring occasionally. This should take about 10 minutes. Add in the minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes, until it is fragrant.
Step Three
In a large bowl, combine the sautéed onions and garlic, sliced Yukon gold potatoes, heavy cream, Gruyere cheese, salt, freshly ground black pepper, grated nutmeg, and chopped fresh thyme. Stir the ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined.
Step Four
Transfer this mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly and pressing it down so that it is flat. Cover the dish with foil and place it into your preheated oven. Bake for about 40 minutes.
Step Five
While the gratin is baking, combine the breadcrumbs and olive oil in a small bowl. After 40 minutes, remove the foil cover from the gratin and sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender.
Step Six
Let the gratin cool slightly before serving. It can be served both hot or at room temperature. Enjoy your Walla Walla Sweet Onion and Potato Gratin!
