Thin slices of potato,
flaked smoked salmon and sautéed garlic and onion are
layered with Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses.
Salmon
Potato Gratin
2 pounds potatoes, peeled,
thinly sliced
4 tablespoons butter - divided use
1 medium onion, finely minced
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 pound cooked salmon, flaked
2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Place potato slices in
a bowl of ice water.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter
in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, salt,
and pepper. Sauté until onion is transparent; remove from
heat and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375°F
(190°C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- Drain potatoes and layer
in baking dish alternately with onion mixture, salmon, Gruyère
cheese and Parmesan cheese, ending with potato slices. Dot with
remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
- Cover dish with aluminum
foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake
until the potatoes are tender, approximately 15 minutes. Set
aside for 10 minutes to allow cheese to set.
Makes 6 servings.
