3poundspotatoespeeled and sliced thin. Use Yukon Gold or another starchy variety.
1cupshredded Pecorino Romanosheep's cheese
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the coconut milk, garlic, peppercorns, salt and thyme to not quite boiling.
Reduce the heat to low.
Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring frequently. Then set aside.
In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions in the skillet until caramelized (nicely browned).
In an 8 x 10 (greased) baking pan, layer the ingredients (similar to lasagna) as follows: potatoes, onions, cheese, potatoes, onions, cheese, etc., ending with cheese.
Strain the cream mixture to remove any lumps and pour it over the layered potatoes.
Bake at 300°F (on a baking sheet to catch drips) for 1.5 to 2 hours until tender. (See note if you would like to bake this dish a couple days before your event.)
Serve hot.
Notes
Note 1: You can make Caramelized Onions in your slow cooker and freeze them to save a step on the recipe.Note 2: You can make this 2 days ahead of your event by partially baking it for about 1 hour. Then remove from the oven, cool, and refrigerate. On the day of your special meal, bake it again for about 45–60 minutes until hot and bubbly. The potatoes should be fork-tender.