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Potato, Onion and Sausage Gratin

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TBSP Susan
Updated Apr 28, 2015
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From Julia Child's book, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, this is a perfect dish for breakfast or brunch. It is super flavorful and ideal for a brunch party.

Potato, Onion and Sausage Gratin

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 pound peeled and sliced raw potatoes (about 2 cups)
  • 1 cup sliced Polish sausage
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup Swiss cheese, grated
  • 1 (3 to 4 cup) baking dish, about 2-inches deep (mine is round)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Preheat oven to 375° F. Cook onion slowly in butter about 5 minutes, until tender but not browned.
  • Step 
    2
    Drop potatoes in boiling salted water and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until barely done. Drain thoroughly.
  • Step 
    3
    Butter the baking dish. Spread half of the potatoes in the bottom, then half of the onions, then all of the sausage slices, then the rest of the onions and finally the rest of the potatoes.
  • Step 
    4
    Mix the eggs, cream, salt and pepper well. Pour over the potato dish, shaking pan gently to distribute liquid.
  • Step 
    5
    Sprinkle the grated cheese over all. Bake 30 to 40 minutes in upper third of the oven until top is nicely browned. Allow to sit on a cooling rack a few minutes to set up before serving.

Nutrition

410 Calories
37g Total Fat
9g Protein
11g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
410
Calories from Fat
330
Total Fat
37g
57%
Saturated Fat
20g
102%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
205mg
68%
Sodium
530mg
22%
Potassium
280mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
11g
4%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
4g
Protein
9g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 6 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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