Since it's that time of year and everyone is looking for something new, I thought I'd share my favorite potato dish. It is super rich and not something you would want every day. But, as we all know, calories and cholesterol don't count on holidays.
I've never tried to smoke this because I like the way the cheese browns in the oven, and there is plenty of flavor anyway. I got this particular recipe from the chef at a gourmet food and wine shop where my wife worked many years ago.
I give you: Potatoes Dauphinoise (Dowf-inwah)
2 1/2 - 3# Idaho Potatoes peeled & sliced thin
1Qt Heavy Cream
1 TBS Chicken Base (base, not bouillon)
1 ½ TBS Garlic finely chopped
Salt pepper to taste
½ C Butter
Combine all ingredients. Bring to boil, cook on medium heat for 20 minutes. Place in casserole. Sauce should cover potatoes if not add more cream. Top with 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese and bake 30 min at 350.
Do not substitute for the Gruyere cheese. If you don't like a ripe cheese this is not for you. If you enjoy a slightly stinky cheese you will be in hog heaven.
I've never tried to smoke this because I like the way the cheese browns in the oven, and there is plenty of flavor anyway. I got this particular recipe from the chef at a gourmet food and wine shop where my wife worked many years ago.
I give you: Potatoes Dauphinoise (Dowf-inwah)
2 1/2 - 3# Idaho Potatoes peeled & sliced thin
1Qt Heavy Cream
1 TBS Chicken Base (base, not bouillon)
1 ½ TBS Garlic finely chopped
Salt pepper to taste
½ C Butter
Combine all ingredients. Bring to boil, cook on medium heat for 20 minutes. Place in casserole. Sauce should cover potatoes if not add more cream. Top with 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese and bake 30 min at 350.
Do not substitute for the Gruyere cheese. If you don't like a ripe cheese this is not for you. If you enjoy a slightly stinky cheese you will be in hog heaven.
