I’m counting down to Ina’s memoir release by sharing one favorite recipe daily from each of her 13 cookbooks!
First up, the OG, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook and Ina’s mouthwatering Potato Fennel Gratin!
Even though I grew up obsessed with the Midwest’s answer to potato gratin, cheesy potato casserole, I waited 4 years into the project before attempting this one and my post at the time sums up my feelings:
“WHHHHHYY?!? WHY did I wait so long to try the absolute perfection that is Ina’s Potato-Fennel Gratin?! Sautéed onions and fennel, mixed with thinly sliced potatoes, heavy cream, and gruyere and baked until brown and bubbly 😍😍😍 It’s decadent, comforting and someone is going to have to come over and pry this out of my hands before I devour it all!”
It’s been a favorite ever since – even better you can make it ahead and rewarm just before serving! Head over to the blog, for my other favorite recipes from The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook!
Book: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, page 156
Rating: 5/5
How Easy Is That: Easy
Store-Bought Is Fine: heavy cream
Pricey Ingredients: —
Hard-to-find: —
Recipe on FoodNetwork.com.
And check out My Top 10 Favorites Recipes from The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook.
