Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy delight of Pommes de Terre Gratinées au Fromage, a classic French potato dish that brings warmth and comfort to your table. This gratin features layers of tender potatoes enveloped in a rich sauce made from fresh cream, garlic, and spices, topped with a golden layer of melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners or as an impressive side dish at gatherings, this recipe is both simple to prepare and packed with flavor. Elevate your meal with this satisfying comfort food that is sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg Potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 300 ml Heavy Cream
- 200 g Grated Cheese (Gruyère or Cheddar)
- 2 Garlic Cloves (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Nutmeg (freshly grated)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- 15 g Butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C for even cooking.
- Grease a baking dish with butter to prevent sticking.
- Layer the sliced potatoes in the dish, slightly overlapping them for even cooking.
- Sprinkle chopped garlic between potato layers to infuse flavor.
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream with nutmeg, salt, and pepper; pour over the layered potatoes.
- Top generously with grated cheese for a delicious crust.
- Bake for about 45 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 240g
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 53mg