Jerusalem Artichokes and Potato au Gratin

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 6 servings
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Ingredients

6 Jerusalem artichokes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 3/4 pound)

2 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 1 1/4 pounds)

Salt

Black pepper

Cayenne

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 cup chopped onions

2 teaspoons chopped garlic

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon flour

1/2 cup milk

1 cup dried fine bread crumbs

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Essence, recipe follows

Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon black pepper

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano

1 tablespoon dried thyme

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Place the Jerusalem artichokes and potatoes in a mixing bowl and season with the salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Mix in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and toss to coat.
  3. Butter the bottom and sides of a 2 quart baking dish. Put half of the artichoke-potato mixture in the bottom of the pan, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the chopped onions, 1 teaspoon of the chopped garlic, and 1/4 cup of the cheese and the flour. Top this with the remaining artichoke-potato mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup onions, 1 teaspoon garlic, and 1/2 cup cheese. Pour the milk over the mixture.
  4. In a bowl, mix together the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil with the bread crumbs, parsley and season with Essence. Spread this topping evenly over the mixture. Bake for 1 hour, or until the potatoes are tender.

Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):

  1. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  2. Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

deborahlwilson

Wow. This was delicious. My neighbor brought over some Jerusalem artichokes from his garden and I had no idea what to do with them. Now they are my favorite new veg. And the bonus was Emeril's essence recipe. Just the boost my cooking needed. I thank you. My family thanks you.

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