Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our creamy Potato Gratin. This classic French side dish features layers of thinly sliced Russet potatoes nestled in a rich garlic-infused cream sauce, topped with a generous layer of melted Gruyere cheese. Baked to perfection, the gratin boasts a golden, bubbly crust that’s irresistible. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe guarantees to elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- Salt and black pepper
- Ground nutmeg
- Fresh thyme (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9-inch round gratin dish with softened butter.
- In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg. Heat until it begins to simmer, then remove from heat.
- Layer one-third of the sliced potatoes in the gratin dish. Pour one-third of the cream mixture over the potatoes and sprinkle with one-third of the Gruyere cheese.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until tender and golden brown. Cover loosely with foil if browning too quickly.
- Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving and garnish with fresh thyme.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 72mg