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Potatoes Au Gratin

Potatoes Au Gratin is a creamy and cheesy dish that features thinly sliced potatoes layered with a rich cheese sauce, baked until golden and bubbly.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 cups potatoes thinly sliced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups gruyère cheese shredded
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
For the Topping
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Potato Mixture
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the heavy cream, milk, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
  3. Layer the thinly sliced potatoes in a greased baking dish, pouring the cream mixture over each layer as you go.
Bake the Dish
  1. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil, sprinkle the gruyère cheese evenly over the top, and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
Add the Topping
  1. Once the potatoes are cooked and cheese is golden, remove from the oven.
  2. Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley on top.
  3. Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For an extra crispy topping, broil for 2-3 minutes after baking, but watch closely to prevent burning.

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