Herbed Potato Gratin

Ingredients

• 2 pounds russet potatoes, sliced thinly (peeled or unpeeled)

• 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated

• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

• 1 cup ricotta cheese

• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped, plus extra for garnish

• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped, plus extra for garnish

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375º F and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.

2. In a large pan or skillet set over medium heat, stir rosemary, thyme and garlic powder into heavy cream.

3. Bring mixture to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, ricotta and parmesan. Mix until mostly smooth.

4. Lay potato slices down flat in the bottom of baking dish and pour 1/3 cheese sauce over them.

5. Repeat with another layer of potatoes and another 1/3 sauce. Then repeat with final layer of potatoes and remaining sauce.

6. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over the tops of potatoes and cover baking dish with aluminium foil.

7. Transfer to oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until potatoes are tender, then uncover and bake for another 15-20, or until golden brown and bubbly.

8. Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes before serving.

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