Herbed Potato Gratin with Bacon

Ingredients

• Gratin

  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) chicken broth
  • 2 containers (120 ml each) crème fraîche
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 8 sage leaves
  • 1 tsp rosemary leaves, finely chopped
  • 5 lb (2.3 kg) white or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced on a mandoline
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced

• Toppings

  • 10 sage leaves
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 oz (55 g) sharp cheddar cheese, diced
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and coarsely chopped
  • 2 tbsp chives, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped