Description
Rich, creamy potatoes layered with sharp cheddar and Gruyère cheese, recreating the famous steakhouse side dish at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
- 3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F and butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- 2. Slice potatoes uniformly to 1/8-inch thickness.
- 3. Heat cream, milk, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until simmering. Stir in thyme.
- 4. Layer half the potatoes in prepared dish.
- 5. Pour half the cream mixture over potatoes and sprinkle with half the cheeses.
- 6. Repeat layering with remaining potatoes, cream, and reserve remaining cheese.
- 7. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes.
- 8. Remove foil, top with remaining cheese and butter pieces.
- 9. Bake uncovered 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- 10. Rest 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish with chives.
Notes
Can be assembled hours ahead and refrigerated. Add 10-15 minutes to baking time if starting cold.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 27g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g