Irish scalloped potatoes

Preparation time 15 minutes

Total time: 1 hour 18 minutes

Ingredients

60 mL (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
15 mL (1 tbsp.) olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
6 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
To taste salt and ground pepper
500 mL (2 cups) green cabbage, coarsely chopped
5 mL (1 tsp.) corn starch
250 mL (1 cup) 15% cooking cream
125 mL (1/2 cup) chicken stock
150 g (5 oz.) Tomme de Grosse-Île (or other semi-soft cheese), cut into thin slices, rind removed

In a large pan over low heat, melt butter and heat olive oil.
Brown onions and potatoes for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Add salt and pepper to taste. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Meanwhile, in a large pot of water at a rolling boil, blanch cabbage 3–4 minutes. Rinse with cold water and drain.
In a 20 cm x 30 cm (8 in. x 12 in.) baking dish, spread one-third of the potato mixture, then cover with half the cabbage. Repeat, finishing with a layer of potatoes.
In a small bowl, dissolve corn starch in cream and chicken broth, then slowly pour over mixed vegetables in baking dish. Cover with cheese slices and bake 30–45 minutes or until boiling and golden brown.

These scalloped potatoes make a perfect side dish and can be served with a good cut of meat like steak or pork loin.