Potatoes au Gratin
Potatoes au gratin is the ultimate comfort food, featuring layers of tender russet potatoes enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce and topped with a golden, bubbly cheese crust. This dish transforms any meal into a celebration, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, potatoes au gratin is bound to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes (about 2 lbs), thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter, for greasing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Thinly slice the russet potatoes using a knife or mandoline.
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream with minced garlic, salt, and pepper until blended.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish, pour half of the cream mixture over them, and sprinkle with 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, cream mixture, and top with the remaining cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil (shiny side down) and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg