Roasted Garlic Potatoes au Gratin
Roasted Garlic Potatoes au Gratin is the ultimate comfort dish that envelops you in warmth and flavor. This recipe features tender, thinly sliced potatoes layered with a creamy, garlic-infused sauce, topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or an inviting holiday feast, this gratin will have everyone reaching for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–9 medium starchy potatoes (about 1.2kg), thinly sliced
- 1 head garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roast the garlic (cut off the top, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil) for about 30 minutes until soft.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Peel and thinly slice potatoes using a mandoline slicer for even thickness.
- Layer potato slices upright in the greased dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, milk, butter, half of parmesan cheese, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until well-blended without boiling.
- Squeeze roasted garlic into a paste and mix into the creamy mixture.
- Pour the creamy mixture over potato layers evenly and cover tightly with foil.
- Bake for about 40 minutes; remove foil and add remaining shredded cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for another 30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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