Sicilian-Style Potato Gratin
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- Olive oil for brushing plus 4 tablespoons, divided
- 2 cups chopped onions
- Coarse kosher salt
- 2 1/4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, very thinly sliced
- 8 tablespoons (packed) grated Pecorino Romano cheese, divided
- 3 tablespoons drained capers
- 2 cups low-salt chicken broth
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Rub 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with cut side of garlic clove.
- Brush dish with olive oil.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions, sprinkle with coarse salt, and saute until soft and beginning to brown, stirring frequently, about 13 minutes.
- Arrange 1/3 of potatoes in even layer in prepared dish.
- Sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper.
- Scatter half of onions over.
- Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Pecorino Romano and 1 tablespoon capers.
- Repeat layering with half of remaining potatoes, coarse salt and pepper, remaining onions, 2 tablespoons Pecorino Romano, and 1 tablespoon capers.
- Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Arrange remaining potato slices over.
- Sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper and remaining 1 tablespoon capers.
- Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Pour chicken broth over.
- Press down firmly on potatoes to compact gratin.
- Cover gratin tightly with foil and bake until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Uncover and sprinkle with remaining 4 tablespoons Pecorino Romano.
- Bake gratin uncovered until cheese is lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
- Let gratin stand 10 minutes at room temperature before serving.
garlic, olive oil, onions, kosher salt, russet potatoes, romano cheese, capers, lowsalt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sicilian-style-potato-gratin-241633 (may not work)