Potato And Onion Gratin

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title: potato and onion gratin
categories: vegetable, french
servings: 50

1 c olive oil
3/4 c rendered bacon fat
4 qt sweet red onion
2 t garlic
1/4 c fresh thyme leaves
3/4 c scallion greens
12 lb new potatoes
1/4 t salt
1/4 t black pepper
3/4 c unsalted butter
6 c fresh breadcrumbs

heat olive oil and bacon fat in a saucepot, over a low flame add onions,
garlic, thyme, and
scallions
cover and heat for 10 minutes
remove from heat, set aside
arrange a layer of sliced potatoes in the bottom of a buttered baking pan
or casserole
season lightly with salt and pepper
spread a thin layer of the onion mixture on top of the potatoes
continue to build layers, finishing with a layer of potatoes combine
butter and breadcrumbs-mix
well
spread on top of potatoes
bake @ 425 degrees until well browned on top
serve hot

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