Classic Grandma's Creamy Potato Gratin Recipe
Classic creamy potato gratin with thinly sliced potatoes, cream, and Gruyere cheese baked golden and tender.
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Discover the classic creamy potato gratin recipe with layers of thin potatoes, cream, and Gruyere cheese baked to golden perfection.
Recipe Details
Prep time
20m
Cook time
1h
Rest time
10m
Total time
1h 30m
Prep time
20m
Cook time
1h
Rest time
10m
Total time
1h 30m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 200 g russet potato peeled and thinly sliced
- 100 ml whole milk
- 100 ml heavy cream
- 10 g unsalted butter
- 1 piece garlic clove minced
- 30 g grated Gruyere cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Origins French
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Rub the inside of a small baking dish with the minced garlic clove to infuse flavor.
- Butter the baking dish evenly with unsalted butter.
- Arrange a layer of thinly sliced russet potatoes evenly in the bottom of the dish.
- Season the potato layer with salt, ground black pepper, and a sprinkle of fresh thyme leaves.
- For a mixture of whole milk and heavy cream evenly over the potatoes to cover them.
- Sprinkle grated Gruyere cheese evenly on top of the cream and potatoes.
- Repeat layering potatoes, seasoning, cream mixture, and cheese until all ingredients are used, finishing with a cheese layer on top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Let the gratin rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow it to set and cool slightly.
Tips
- Use a mandoline slicer for evenly thin potato slices to ensure uniform cooking.
- Let the gratin rest before serving to help it set and slice neatly.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the cream mixture.
Serving Suggestions
- green salad with vinaigrette
- roasted chicken breast
- steamed green beans
Enjoy this classic creamy potato gratin as a comforting side dish that pairs perfectly with roasted meats or fresh salads.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 1
- Sodium (g): 0.3
- Sugar (g): 2
- Fat (g): 8
- Carbohydrates (g): 12
- Protein (g): 5
- Calories: 150
- Cholesterol (g): 0.03
- Saturated Fat (g): 5
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