Olive Oil Potato Gratin

A lighter take on a classic dish.

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  cup  pecorino-romana cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 cup  extra-virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup panko breadcrumbs
•  salt and pepper, to taste
• 2  onions, halved and sliced thin
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
• 1  cup low sodium chicken broth
• 3  lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick

Directions

1. Adjust oven rack to upper middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 13x9 inch baking dish. Combine cheese, 3 tbs oil, panko, & 1/2 tsp pepper in bowl; set aside.
2. Heat 2 tbs oil in 12 inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Additions, 1/2 tsp salt, & 1.4 tsp pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 15 minutes. Add garlic & 1/2 tsp thyme; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add 1/4 cup broth & cook until nearly evaporated, scraping up any browned bits, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.
3. Toss potatoes, remaining 3 tbs oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, & remaining 1/2 tsp thyme together in bowl. Arrange half of potatoes in prepared dish, spread onion mixture in even layer over potatoes, & distribute remaining potatoes over onions. Pour remaining 3/4 cup broth over potatoes. Cover dish tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour.
4. Remove foil, top gratin with reserved cheese mixture, & continue to bake until golden brown and potatoes are completely tender, 15-20 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes.