Recipe information
Yield
serves 6 to 8
Ingredients
1
3
8
2
1
1
1
1
1
5
5
4
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 450°F. In a large saucepan, bring the artichokes and milk just to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until artichokes are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain in a colander set over a bowl; reserve 3/4 cup milk.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk the reserved milk with the crème fraîche, lemon juice, 1/4 cup cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add the artichokes, potatoes, shallots, and chestnuts; stir to combine.
Step 3
Pour the mixture into a 1 1/2-quart gratin dish; cover tightly with foil. Bake on a baking sheet until the artichokes are tender when pierced, about 1 hour. Remove the foil; sprinkle the top of the gratin with the bread pieces and remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Continue baking, uncovered, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes more. Serve warm.
