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Sunchoke Gratin





Yields
Makes 6 to 8 servings

Notes: Sunchokes, also known as Jerusalem artichokes (although they have no relation to the common artichoke), are available in most supermarkets. For special flavor, use imported Italian Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

  About 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  About 1/2 teaspoon salt
  About 1/4 teaspoon pepper
 2 1/2 pounds sunchokes (see notes)
 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes
 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (about 2 oz.; see notes)
  Fresh thyme sprigs, rinsed, or chopped parsley
Step 1
1

In a 1- to 1 1/2-quart pan over high heat, bring 1 1/2 cups cream and thyme to a boil. Remove from heat and add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

Step 2
2

Peel sunchokes and potatoes, immersing in a bowl of water as peeled to prevent discoloration. If potatoes are wider than 1 1/2 inches, cut lengthwise into halves or quarters so they are closer to the width of sunchokes. Using a mandoline, food processor, or sharp knife, cut vegetables crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Immerse slices in water.

Step 3
3

Drain vegetables well. In a large bowl, mix vegetables with 1/3 cup of the cheese. Scrape into a lightly buttered shallow 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish and spread level. Pour cream mixture over vegetables. Cover dish tightly with foil.

Step 4
4

Bake in a 400ยบ regular or convection oven until vegetables are very tender when pierced, 60 to 70 minutes. Remove foil. Spoon some of the cream in dish over vegetables; if there is very little liquid left in dish, drizzle an additional 1/4 cup cream over the top. Continue baking, uncovered, until vegetables are browned, 20 to 25 minutes longer.

Step 5
5

Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over vegetables. Bake until cheese begins to brown, about 5 minutes longer. Garnish with thyme sprigs. Season to taste with more salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 267Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 9.8g50%
Cholesterol 55mg19%
Sodium 280mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 26g9%

Dietary Fiber 2.3g10%
Protein 6.4g13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.