Gratin of Potatoes with Garlic Cream Recipe
Gratin of Potatoes with Garlic Cream is a classic French dish made by layering thinly sliced potatoes in a baking dish and covering them with a rich, garlicky cream sauce. The dish is baked until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden and bubbly. Often flavored with nutmeg, salt, and pepper, this comforting side dish pairs beautifully with meats, poultry, or vegetables, making it a versatile addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- 3-4 Potatoes
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- to taste Pepper
- A pinch of Nutmeg
- 1 Garlic clove
- 2 sprigs Thyme
- 1 sprig Rosemary
- 20 ml Cream
- 10-gram Gruyere cheese
- 15-gram Cheddar cheese
- 10-gram Parmesan cheese
- 10-gram Butter
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes and cut into thin slices.
- Keep them covered with water.
- Reduce the cream along with the garlic, a pinch of rosemary and thyme to about half.
- Grate the cheeses and set aside.
- Drain the potatoes and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- In a well-greased baking dish, layer the potatoes neatly.
- Sprinkle the cheeses and some of the reduced cream.
- Top with another layer of potatoes followed by the cheeses and cream until it is almost full.
- Dot with butter and bake for 25 minutes at 180°C or until the potatoes are cooked and the surface is a beautiful golden brown.
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