Onion Cheese Potato Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 big yellow onions, sliced thin
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp sugar, optional
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
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1/2 cup broth (vegetable or beef)
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4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
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1 tbsp butter to grease the pan
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1 cup shredded Gruyère, cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss cheese
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1/2 cup Parmesan, grated
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1 cup heavy cream (or substitute milk)
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp ground black pepper
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1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
→ Topping Ideas
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Sprigs of fresh thyme
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Extra Parmesan for sprinkling
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Crispy fried onions, optional
# Instructions:
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Melt butter and oil together over medium-low heat in a big pan. Add sliced onions, salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and a little sugar if you'd like. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring now and then, until the onions turn golden brown. Stir in 1/2 cup broth. Let it cook a bit more until they're soft and sticky, about 5 minutes. Take them off heat and keep them aside.
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Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Smear butter over a 9×13 baking dish. Cut the potatoes into thin, even slices. Mix the potato slices with cream, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
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Put half of your potato slices flat in the buttered dish. Top it with some caramelized onions. Sprinkle on 1/2 cup of Gruyère and 1/4 cup of Parmesan. Repeat with the remaining potatoes, onions, and cheese. Pour the leftover cream all over the top.
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Wrap the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Take the foil off and bake for another 20 minutes until bubbly and golden. Want some crunch? Broil it for 2-3 minutes before you take it out.
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Let it sit for 5 minutes before you dig in. Add thyme sprigs or crispy onions on top if you'd like. Serve while it's warm.
# Notes:
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Yukon Gold potatoes are great for this because they stay creamy when cooked. Slowly cooking the onions makes them sweeter and yummier.
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Good-quality Gruyère or Swiss cheese takes this dish to a whole new level.