Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Pommes de Terre Gratinées au Fromage, a classic French dish that combines tender potatoes with a creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this delightful casserole features layers of thinly sliced potatoes smothered in a rich blend of cream, garlic, and nutmeg, topped with golden melted cheese. Whether served as a side dish or the main attraction at dinner, this gratin is guaranteed to impress family and friends alike. Easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying, it’s an ideal choice for cozy nights or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg Potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 300 ml Heavy cream
- 200 g Grated cheese (Gruyère or cheddar)
- 2 cloves Garlic (finely minced)
- 1 tsp Nutmeg (freshly grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 15 g Butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180 °C.
- Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Layer the sliced potatoes in the dish, slightly overlapping each slice.
- Sprinkle minced garlic between potato layers.
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream with nutmeg, salt, and pepper; pour over the layered potatoes.
- Top with grated cheese evenly.
- Bake for about 45 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
- Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg