Yukon Gold Potato Gratin

There was Gold to be found in the Yukon...now we have the Yukon Gold potato. Delicious. Try this gratin using them and you won't be disappointed.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1  lb yukon gold potato
• 1  cup  canadian sharp cheddar cheese
• 2  tablespoons sour cream
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  garlic cloves, very finely minced
• 1  tablespoon fresh thyme
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄3 cup chicken broth or 1⁄3 cup white wine
• 4  fresh thyme sprigs (to garnish)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch round or oval baking dish.
2. Slice potatoes 1/8-inch thick and combine thoroughly in a mixing bowl with 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, the sour cream, olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Arrange potatoes in a neat overlapping pattern in the baking dish. Pour chicken broth over potatoes.
4. Bake 35 minutes, until potatoes are nearly-tender and the cheese and potatoes are starting to brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake another 10-15 minutes.
5. Garnish with thyme sprigs.