The Best Cheesy Garlic Potatoes Gratin Recipe Ever!
Indulge in a rich and comforting side dish that transforms humble potatoes into a cheesy, garlicky delight. This Cheesy Garlic Potatoes Gratin is perfect for family dinners or holiday feasts.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Russet potatoes
- Yukon Gold potatoes
- Gruyere cheese
- Sharp Cheddar cheese
- Fontina cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh garlic
- Heavy cream
- Unsalted butter
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly grated nutmeg
- Optional: finely minced shallot or a quarter of a small onion
- Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with unsalted butter.
- Wash, peel, and thinly slice the potatoes to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Finely mince the garlic cloves.
- In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg. Warm over medium heat until it simmers gently.
- Remove from heat after 5-7 minutes of simmering.
- Layer a single layer of sliced potatoes in the bottom of the buttered baking dish, overlapping slightly.
- Spoon a quarter of the warm garlic cream mixture over the potato layer.
- Sprinkle a quarter of the mixed cheeses over the cream.
- Repeat layering with remaining potatoes, cream, and cheese, finishing with a generous layer of cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45-60 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle any remaining Parmesan cheese on top. Bake for another 20-30 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the gratin rest on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: For best results, slice potatoes uniformly and consider using freshly grated cheese for optimal melting. Allow the gratin to rest before serving to ensure the sauce sets properly.