Gratin of Yukon Gold Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 lb yukon gold potato, Yellow Finn or any medium-starch potato
• 2/3 cup grated gruyere cheese, a high quality brand
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave (or, 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, more if desired
• 1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
• fresh fresh thyme sprig, for garnish. (4 or 5) (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 9-inch round or oval baking dish.

2. 2

   Using a mandoline, slicer or a very sharp knife, slice potatoes 1/8" thick and combine gently but thoroughly with 1/3 cup of the Gruyere, the olive oil, thyme leaves, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Arrange potatoes in a neat, overlapping pattern in the baking dish. Pour chicken stock over potatoes and sprinkle remaining cheese over top.

4. 4

   Bake until potatoes are tender and the cheese and potatoes are starting to brown, about 45 minutes. Garnish with thyme sprigs as desired.