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Quick Creamy Potato Gratin with Milk

Quick creamy potato gratin with milk and cheddar cheese. Easy and comforting baked potato dish.

Quick Creamy Potato Gratin with Milk

Make a quick creamy potato gratin with milk and cheddar cheese. Easy, comforting, and perfect as a side or main dish.

Recipe Details

Prep time
15m
Cook time
45m
Rest time
5m
Total time
1h 5m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 200 g potato peeled and thinly sliced
  • 100 ml whole milk
  • 10 g unsalted butter
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 30 g grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper ground
  • 1 pinch dried thyme

Origins

French

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius (375 Fahrenheit).
  2. Rub a small baking dish with half the minced garlic clove and then butter it with half the unsalted butter.
  3. Arrange half the sliced potatoes evenly in the baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle half the salt, black pepper, and dried thyme over the potatoes.
  5. For half the whole milk evenly over the potatoes.
  6. Sprinkle half the grated cheddar cheese on top.
  7. Repeat layering with remaining potatoes, salt, pepper, thyme, milk, and cheese.
  8. Dot the top with remaining unsalted butter pieces.
  9. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  10. Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown.
  11. Let the gratin rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

  • Use a mandoline slicer for even potato slices.
  • Do not overfill the baking dish to ensure even cooking.
  • Let the gratin rest before serving to thicken the sauce.

Serving Suggestions

  • green salad
  • roasted chicken
  • steamed vegetables

This quick creamy potato gratin is a perfect comforting dish to enjoy any day. Serve warm with a fresh salad for a delightful meal.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 1.5
  • Sodium (g): 0.2
  • Sugar (g): 1
  • Fat (g): 5
  • Carbohydrates (g): 15
  • Protein (g): 3
  • Calories: 120
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.02
  • Saturated Fat (g): 3

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