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Potatoes Au Gratin

Potatoes au Gratin

Indulge in the creamy, cheesy delight of Potatoes Au Gratin, perfect for impressing guests and satisfying cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: French
Calories: 167
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 30 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 1.25 kg starchy potatoes Russet, Sebago, Maris Piper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp pepper
  • 2.5 cups gruyere cheese, freshly grated
  • 2 tsp thyme leaves, fresh optional

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • mixing jug
  • oven

Method
 

  1. Place butter, cream, and garlic in a jug. Mix until combined.
  2. Preheat oven to 180?C/350?F (both fan and standard ovens).
  3. Peel the potatoes and slice them 1/8"/3 mm thick.
  4. Spread 1/3 of the potatoes in a baking dish, then pour over 1/3 of the cream mixture, scatter with 1/3 of the salt, pepper, and thyme. Sprinkle with 3/4 cups cheese.
  5. Repeat for the 2nd and 3rd layers, but do not add cheese on the top layer.
  6. Cover with a lid or foil, and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the potatoes in the middle are soft. It might take 1 1/2 hours.
  7. Remove foil, top with cheese, and bake for a further 10 to 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  8. Stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 14.2gProtein: 5.7gFat: 10gSodium: 281mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 1.6g

Notes

Feel free to add your favorite cheese varieties or mix in saut?ed vegetables for a personalized touch.

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