Potatoes Gratin Recipe
Indulge in this rich and creamy Potatoes Gratin, a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for any occasion. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes bathed in a luxurious cream sauce, sprinkled with cheese, and baked to golden perfection. This recipe will elevate any meal with its decadent flavors and irresistible texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cream Mixture:
- 1 ½ cups full-fat cream
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 30g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
Potatoes:
- 1.25kg (2.5 lb) starchy potatoes (Russet, Sebago, Maris Piper)
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Cheese Topping:
- 2 ½ cups gruyere cheese (or substitute with colby, cheddar, havarti, or tasty cheese), freshly grated
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional, but highly recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the potatoes: Peel and thinly slice the potatoes. Soak in water to prevent browning.
- Make the cream sauce: Heat cream, garlic, and butter in a saucepan until simmering.
- Layer the gratin: Alternate layers of potatoes, cream mixture, seasonings, and cheese in a baking dish.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then bake uncovered until golden and tender.
- Finish and serve: Add thyme leaves if desired and let rest before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Potatoes Gratin, Gratin Recipe, Potato Au Gratin, Cheesy Potatoes, Comfort Food
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