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Potatoes au Gratin

Potatoes au Gratin

A rich and creamy dish featuring layers of starchy potatoes, cheese, and a savory cream mixture, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine French
Servings 10 servings
Calories 167 kcal

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Jug or mixing bowl
  • Slicer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups cream full fat
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 30 grams unsalted butter melted
  • 1.25 kg starchy potatoes Russet or Sebago
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 ½ cups gruyere cheese freshly grated
  • 2 teaspoon thyme leaves fresh, optional

Instructions
 

  • Place butter, cream and garlic in a jug. Mix until combined.
  • Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F.
  • Peel the potatoes and slice them ⅛"/3 mm thick.
  • Spread ⅓ of the potatoes in a baking dish, then pour over ⅓ of the cream mixture, scatter with ⅓ of the salt, pepper and thyme. Sprinkle with ¾ cups cheese.
  • Repeat for the 2nd and 3rd layer, but do not finish with cheese on the top layer.
  • Cover with lid or foil, and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes until the potatoes in the middle are soft.
  • Remove foil, top with cheese. Bake for a further 10 to 15 minutes until golden and bubbly. Stand 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated cheese and starchy potatoes for a creamy texture. Can be made ahead and reheated for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 110gramsCalories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 14.2gProtein: 5.7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 281mgPotassium: 364mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 1.6gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 23.1mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 0.7mg
Keyword cheesy potatoes, Comfort Food, Creamy Potatoes, potato casserole, Potatoes au Gratin, Vegetarian
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