Description
Experience the rich potato gratin, a delightful comfort food perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Potatoes (Russets or Yukon Gold) (Sliced thin)
- 4 tablespoons Butter (Unsalted)
- 1 medium Onion (Minced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Grated)
- 1 teaspoon Thyme (Chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Flour (All-purpose)
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 cup Gruyere Cheese (Shredded)
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg (Freshly grated)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Slice the potatoes into 1/8-inch rounds using a mandoline.
- Mince the onion, grate the garlic, chop the thyme, and shred the Gruyere cheese.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and thyme, and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and cook for 1 minute to create a roux.
- Whisk in the milk gradually, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the Gruyere cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper off the heat until smooth and gooey.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in a buttered baking dish and cover with half of the sauce.
- Add the remaining potatoes on top, pour the rest of the sauce, and sprinkle with the remaining Gruyere cheese.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until the top is golden and the potatoes are tender.
- Let your gratin rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg