Description
A creamy and comforting gratin with a crisp golden top, perfect as a side dish for holidays and cozy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (e.g., Gruyere or Parmesan)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Chopped fresh herbs (e.g., parsley or chives) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and slice the potatoes into thin rounds.
- In a pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the potatoes for about 5-7 minutes until just tender, then drain and let cool.
- In a separate bowl, mix the heavy cream, cheese, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes, pour half of the cream mixture over them, and then layer the remaining potatoes and pour the rest of the cream mixture on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For optimal flavor and texture, use Yukon Gold potatoes. You can also experiment with different cheese and add-ins for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg