Description
Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly delicious, these Potatoes au Gratin feature thinly sliced potatoes layered with a rich garlic-infused cream sauce and plenty of melted cheese – perfect as a comforting side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
- 1.25 kg / 2.5 lb potatoes (starchy, like Russet or Sebago), peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy / thickened cream
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (gruyere, cheddar, or your choice), divided
- Butter for greasing baking dish
- Fresh thyme or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (fan 160°C).
- Grease a 1.5L / 1.5 qt baking dish with butter.
- Place cream, garlic, salt, and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to just before boiling, then remove from heat.
- Spread 1/3 of the potatoes in the baking dish, pour over 1/3 of the cream, and sprinkle with 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat layers two more times.
- Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes.
- Remove foil, top with remaining cheese, and bake uncovered for another 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes for best results – they break down slightly and create a creamier texture.
- Cheese choice affects flavor – Gruyere is traditional, but cheddar or other melting cheeses work well.
- Slice potatoes evenly and thinly (around 3mm / 1/8 inch) for even cooking.
- Can be made ahead and reheated – perfect for holidays or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
