Description
Potatoes Au Gratin is a classic comfort dish featuring layers of thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes, rich cream, and melted Gruyère cheese, baked to golden perfection. This indulgent side dish is perfect for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or any occasion that calls for something creamy and cheesy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (or sharp cheddar)
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Peel and thinly slice potatoes (1/8-inch thick), rinse in cold water, and pat dry.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter. Layer potatoes, cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, repeating until all ingredients are used.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream, milk, garlic, and butter until warm (do not boil). Pour over the layered potatoes.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 20-25 minutes more until golden and tender. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for best texture.
- Rinse sliced potatoes to remove excess starch.
- Let the dish rest before serving for thicker slices.
- Experiment with cheeses like smoked Gouda or Fontina.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 380 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Potatoes Au Gratin, cheesy potatoes, creamy potato bake, holiday side dish, Gruyère potatoes, comfort food