Description
A comforting and indulgent dish of thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes layered with rich cream, garlic, and cheese, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes (or other waxy potatoes)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups Gruyère or sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- Fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Slice the potatoes into 1/8 inch thick slices using a mandoline or sharp knife.
- Arrange the first layer of potato slices in the dish, overlapping slightly. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and some cheese.
- Repeat layering until all potatoes are used.
- In a saucepan, warm the heavy cream with smashed garlic, butter, and nutmeg for a few minutes.
- Remove the garlic and pour the cream over the layered potatoes.
- Top with remaining cheese and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake until golden brown.
- Let rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
For a lighter version, reduce the cream and replace it with vegetable stock. Can also mix in some thinly sliced root vegetables for added fiber.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: potato gratin, creamy dish, comfort food, side dish, French cuisine
