Description
Indulge in the creamy and comforting goodness of this classic Potatoes Au Gratin recipe. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes baked to perfection with a rich blend of cheeses and aromatic seasonings. A side dish that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced
Cream Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Cheese:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh thyme or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare cream mixture: In a saucepan, melt butter, sauté garlic, add cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer briefly.
- Layer potatoes: Place half of the potatoes in the dish, pour half of the cream mixture, sprinkle half of the cheeses. Repeat layering.
- Bake: Cover with foil, bake for 45 minutes. Uncover, bake for additional 20–25 minutes until golden and tender. Rest before serving. Garnish if desired.
Notes
- Enhance with caramelized onions or bacon.
- Substitute cheddar for a different flavor.
- Use a mandoline slicer for even potato slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
