Potatoes au Gratin
Potatoes au gratin is a timeless comfort food that combines tender layers of Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes with a rich, creamy cheddar cheese sauce. Baked to golden perfection, this dish is ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights in, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Each bite promises warmth and satisfaction, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With minimal ingredients and simple preparation steps, you’ll impress your loved ones while creating cherished memories around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for greasing)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Wash, peel, and thinly slice the potatoes into rounds about 1/8 inch thick.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Layer half of the potato slices in the baking dish, pour half of the cream mixture over them, then add half of the shredded cheese.
- Repeat layering with remaining potatoes, cream mixture, and cheese until all ingredients are used.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg