Description
Indulge in a rich and creamy classic French side dish with this decadent Potatoes Au Gratin recipe. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes are baked to perfection in a velvety blend of heavy cream and Gruyère cheese, creating a dish that is sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
Cream Mixture:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Prepare Cream Mixture: Melt butter in a saucepan, sauté garlic, add cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Heat until warm.
- Layer and Bake: Arrange half of the potatoes in the dish, pour half of the cream mixture, sprinkle half of the Gruyère, repeat layers. Bake covered for 40 minutes, then uncovered for 20-25 minutes until golden and tender.
- Rest and Garnish: Let it stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chives if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding cooked bacon bits or caramelized onions between the layers.
- Use a mandoline for evenly sliced potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
