Gratin of potatoes, green garlic and thyme
8 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | larges | Waxy boiling potatoes, sliced 1/4\" thick |
| 2 | Head and stalks green garlic, thinly sliced | |
| 2 | teaspoons | Salt |
| 6 | Sprigs fresh thyme | |
| 4 | cups | 2% milk |
| ¼ | cup | Butter |
Directions
Combine potatoes and garlic in wide, deep saucepan. Add salt, thyme and milk to cover. Bring to boil over medium heat, cover and reduce heat, watching carefully, until potatoes are fairly soft, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Lightly butter heavy gratin dish. Starting with smallest potato pieces or those that have broken, cover bottom of dish with potatoes.
Layer remainder of potatoes in overlapping pattern over top, not much more than 1" deep. Pour just enough milk over to moisten well and dot with butter. Bake at 350'F. 1 hour or until well browned and crusty.
Each serving contains about: 233 calories; 420 milligrams sodium; 25 milligrams cholesterol; 8 grams fat; 34 grams carbohydrates; 7 grams protein; 0.48 gram fiber.