Description
A classic Gratin Potatoes with Cheese recipe featuring tender sliced potatoes baked in a creamy mixture of double cream and milk, topped with melted Gruyère and Parmesan cheese for a rich, golden crust. This comforting dish is perfect as a side or a hearty main.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Dairy
- 1 kg potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 300 ml double cream
- 150 ml milk
- Knob of butter
Cheeses
- 100 g Gruyère cheese, grated
- 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
Seasonings
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Nutmeg to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the gratin.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish thoroughly with butter to prevent sticking and add richness to the dish.
- Layer Ingredients: Arrange thinly sliced potatoes evenly in the baking dish, adding crushed garlic between layers to infuse flavor.
- Season: Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg evenly over the potatoes to enhance the creamy flavors.
- Add Cream Mixture: Pour the double cream and milk mixture evenly over the potatoes ensuring they are well coated.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle grated Gruyère cheese over the layered potatoes for a rich and nutty flavor.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown on top.
Notes
- For a slightly lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for the double cream.
- Allow the gratin to rest for 10 minutes after baking to set and make serving easier.
- You can add thinly sliced onions between the potato layers for extra flavor.
- Cover the dish with foil for the first 40 minutes to prevent over-browning, then uncover to brown the top.
- Use a mandoline slicer for uniform potato slices for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 200g)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: gratin potatoes, cheesy potatoes, potato gratin, comfort food, baked potatoes with cheese
