Chef John's Truffled Potato Gratin

Ingredients

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 large potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon truffle oil
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a small skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil over medium-low heat until lightly browned.
3. In a medium bowl, combine garlic, potatoes, truffle oil, cream, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Mix until well combined.
4. Pour mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
5. Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs over the top.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Interesting Facts

• Truffle oil is made from the fungus Tuber magnatum, which is found in the forests of Italy and France.
• Potatoes were first cultivated in Peru almost 10,000 years ago.
• Parmesan cheese is one of the oldest cheeses in the world, dating back to the 1200s.