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Classic Potato Gratin

Classic Potato Gratin prepared dish

Classic potato gratin is a rich and creamy dish featuring layers of thinly sliced potatoes baked to perfection. This comforting side dish is enhanced with garlic, cheese, and a hint of nutmeg, making it an ideal accompaniment to any meal. Serve it hot for a delightful experience that will impress your guests!

This recipe is french style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 60 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 60 min · Total: 80 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include heavy cream, black pepper, garlic, potatoes.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1.5 kg potatoes (thinly sliced)
  • 200 g gruyere cheese (grated)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 50 g parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 30 g butter (for greasing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish with butter.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, minced garlic, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the prepared baking dish, then pour half of the cream mixture over them.
  4. Sprinkle half of the grated Gruyere cheese on top of the cream mixture.
  5. Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, cream mixture, and finish with the remaining Gruyere and Parmesan cheese.
  6. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
  8. Allow the gratin to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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