Golden Potato Gratin w/ Caramelized Onions & Goat Cheese

Golden Yukon potatoes, baked with caramelized onions and a rich goat cheese sauce, form a delicious potato gratin recipe.

¼ cup (1/2 stick) butter
2 – 3 large yellow onions, sliced thin
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 pounds Yukon gold or baby red potatoes, boiled
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 cup goat cheese, crumbled
½ teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
butter for pan

(1.) Preheat oven to 350°. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9 x 13 baking pan. Set aside.
(2.) Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions, sugar and salt. Saute until golden brown and caramelized; this will take about 30 – 40 minutes. Stir occasionally; too much stirring will prevent the onions from caramelizing.
(3.) In a medium saucepan, combine the whipping cream, goat cheese and pepper. Cook the cheese mixture over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the cheese melts, about 7 - 10 minutes. Set the mixture aside
(4.) While the cheese is cooking, slice the potatoes into 1/8-inch thick slices. Evenly layer the parboiled potatoes in the pan. Evenly top with the caramelized onion mixture.
(5.) Pour the cheese mixture over the potatoes and then cover the potatoes with the Parmesan cheese.
(6.) Bake for 35 - 40 minutes, until bubbly & golden brown.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes Serves: 8