Description
Potato au gratin is the ultimate comfort food, featuring layers of velvety cheese and tender russet potatoes baked to golden perfection. This creamy dish is not only easy to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. With its rich flavors and inviting aroma, it’s sure to become a staple in your home cooking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish, followed by half of the cream mixture and half of the cheddar cheese. Repeat layers.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 487mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 72mg