Description
Cheesy gratin potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, featuring layers of tender, thinly sliced potatoes enveloped in a rich and creamy cheese sauce. Baked to perfection, this dish forms a golden, crispy top while keeping the inside delightfully creamy. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy dinners, cheesy gratin potatoes are sure to impress and satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds starchy potatoes (Russets or Yukon Golds), thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- Thinly slice the potatoes to about an eighth of an inch thick.
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream with minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Optionally add nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Layer half of the potato slices in the baking dish. Pour half of the cream mixture over them and sprinkle with half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg