YUKON GOLD, SWEET POTATO AND BALDERSON CHEDDAR GRATIN

Yukon Gold, Sweet Potato And Balderson Cheddar Gratin

• 1-1/2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
• 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled
• 3 shallots, diced or substitute 1/2 cup (125 ml) of onions.
• 1-1/2 cups apple juice or chicken stock
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme, salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp Lactantia Unsalted Butter
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 cup Balderson Old Cheddar, grated

1. Preheat oven to 350° F (180° C).
2. Slice potatoes and sweet potatoes thinly.
3. Heat shallots, apple juice, thyme and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small pot. Butter a 12-cup (3 L) baking dish and rub with a crushed clove of garlic.
4. Place the sliced potatoes and sweet potatoes into the baking dish in layers, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper.
5. When all the potatoes are used, pour apple juice (or chicken stock) and shallots over potatoes and top with grated cheese.
6. Bake covered for 1 hour. Uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes to brown surface of gratin.