Description
Potatoes Au Gratin is a rich and comforting baked dish made with thinly sliced russet potatoes layered in a warm cream mixture and finished with golden melted cheddar and Gruyere cheese. Creamy, tender, and perfectly browned on top, it is a timeless side dish that feels both elegant and cozy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, freshly grated
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly butter a 9×13 inch baking dish with the unsalted butter.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, whole milk, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme. Warm until heated through but do not boil.
- Arrange a single layer of thinly sliced potatoes evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour a portion of the warm cream mixture over the potatoes and sprinkle with a layer of cheddar and Gruyere cheese.
- Repeat layering potatoes, cream mixture, and cheese until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Slice the potatoes evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Use freshly grated cheese for smoother melting and better texture.
- Allow the dish to rest before serving so the layers can set properly.
- If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil during the final baking stage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: potatoes au gratin, creamy potato bake, cheesy potatoes, baked potato gratin, classic French side dish
