Potatoes Au Gratin
A classic dish of creamy, cheesy potatoes that brings comfort and elegance to any meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 95 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheese (e.g., Gruyère or Cheddar)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the baking dish)
- Extra cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the potatoes by peeling and thinly slicing them to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Whisk together the heavy cream, milk, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter and layer the sliced potatoes with cheese in the dish.
- Bake covered with foil for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the dish sit for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add fresh herbs, bacon, or vegetables for variations. This dish can also be prepared a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: potatoes, gratin, cheesy, side dish, comfort food