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08-09 Gratin Pomme du Terre (du Pauline)

"Pauline's* Potato Gratin"

Remember when we were choosing our hypothetical last meal? This is Pauline's favorite dish that her mother makes her on her birthday and the one she chose.
I think Bri had 4 helpings!


Rub butter to grease the bottom of the 9x13 dish you are using.
Spread evenly in the dish, half of:
2 lbs yellow potatoes, sliced very thin
Dot with
3 T unsalted butter, in small pieces
Spread potatoes with
1/3 c (of 2/3 total) crème fraiche
1/2 c (of 1c total) Gruyère cheese, shredded
Layer the rest of potatoes on top and repeat.
The more creme and cheese you add, the creamier the dish so experiment with what amounts you like best.
Sprinkle generously with
salt
and bake in 425 degree oven, uncovered for 1 hour or so until the potatoes are soft but not mushy.
Pauline said sometimes her mom pours 2 egg yolks over the layers as well.

*our exchange student from Paris
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