Potato Tartiflette with Saint-Nectaire and Cantal Cheese

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup lardons (or bacon), chopped
• 1 cup Saint-Nectaire cheese, grated
• 1 cup Cantal cheese, grated
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F
2. In a large skillet, cook the lardons (or bacon) until browned and crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add the sliced onions and cook until they are soft and caramelized. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
4. Remove the onion and garlic mixture from the pan and set aside.
5. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with the butter.
6. Layer the sliced potatoes in the baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
7. Add the cooked onion and garlic mixture on top of the potatoes.
8. Add the lardons (or bacon) on top of the onion and garlic mixture.
9. Sprinkle the grated Saint-Nectaire and Cantal cheese on top of the lardons.
10. Pour the heavy cream over the cheese.
11. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
12. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
13. Let the tartiflette cool for a few minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve the potato tartiflette hot with a side salad. It makes a perfect comfort food that is perfect in colder weather.

Verdict:

Potato tartiflette with Saint-Nectaire and Cantal cheese is a classic French dish that is simple but delicious. The layers of thinly sliced potatoes, caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and creamy cheese make this dish satisfying and indulgent. The heavy cream adds to the perfect creaminess of the dish, making it a dish that people of all generations enjoy.