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This months recipe features our award winning Alpine Meadow (Swiss) Cheese.
Enjoy!


Alpine Potato, Ham & Village Alpine Meadow (Swiss) Gratin


Serves 6
Prep Time 90 min
Source Great Canadian Cheese Festival 1999

Ingredients:
2 lb (1 kg) baking potatoes, thinly sliced, divided (about 6 cups/1.5 L)
1 large onion, finely chopped, divided
6 oz (170 g) thinly sliced cooked ham
1-1/4 cups (300 mL) chicken broth
2 tbsp (30 mL) all-purpose flour
2 cups (500 mL) shredded Village Alpine Meadow (Swiss)* cheese.

Preparation
Layer half the potato slices and half the onion in 2-quart (2 L) shallow rectangular baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Arrange ham slices evenly over potatoes. Top with a second layer of potatoes and onions. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Smoothly combine chicken broth and flour.

Cook and stir over medium-high heat until mixture boils and thickens; pour over potatoes and ham in baking dish. Sprinkle Village Alpine Meadow cheese evenly over surface.

Bake, uncovered, in 375 °F (190 °C) oven for 60 to 70 minutes or until potatoes are tender and cheese is browned.
Let stand 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

*For a change of taste, use your favourite blend of shredded Village Farmstead Artisan Cheeses.


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