Potato gratin recipe: Discover the secret to creamy perfection!
A delicious and creamy potato gratin recipe that is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated cheese (Gruyère or Cheddar)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons butter, for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the dish.
- In a bowl, mix the heavy cream, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Pour half of the cream mixture over the potatoes.
- Sprinkle half of the grated cheese on top.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, cream mixture, and cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add some cooked bacon or ham between the layers.
- Make sure to slice the potatoes evenly for uniform cooking.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg