Jul 14 2026
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10 Oz. Center Cut Recipe

Inspired by The Tasting Room
Time1h 30m
Serves4

potatoes au gratin | sauce béarnaise

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Ingredients

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Potatoes au Gratin

Method

Potatoes au Gratin

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Baking Dish

    Grease a baking dish with butter.

  3. 3

    Slice the Potatoes

    Peel and thinly slice the Russet potatoes using a mandoline or a sharp knife.

  4. 4

    Layer the Potatoes

    Arrange a layer of sliced potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

  5. 5

    Add Cheese and Cream

    Sprinkle a layer of Gruyère cheese and some minced garlic over the potatoes. Pour a bit of heavy cream over the layer. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Repeat these layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.

  6. 6

    Bake

    Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender.

Sauce Béarnaise

  1. 7

    Prepare the Reduction

    In a small saucepan, combine the chopped shallots, white wine vinegar, and dry white wine. Simmer over medium heat until reduced to about 1 tablespoon of liquid. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

  2. 8

    Whisk Egg Yolks

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and the reduced shallot mixture.

  3. 9

    Create the Sauce

    Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler). Whisk continuously until the mixture thickens and becomes pale in color.

  4. 10

    Incorporate Butter

    Slowly drizzle the melted unsalted butter into the egg yolk mixture while whisking vigorously, until the sauce is thick and creamy.

  5. 11

    Season

    Add chopped tarragon, salt, and pepper to taste. Keep warm until ready to serve.

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