Classic Potato Gratin Recipe

Classic Potato Gratin Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs (900g) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, thinly sliced

• 2 cups (500ml) heavy cream

• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 ½ cups (150g) Gruyère cheese, shredded (or a mix of Gruyère and Parmesan)

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, for greasing

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)

• Fresh thyme sprigs (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prep the Oven:

   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

   • Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or oven-safe skillet with butter.

2. Prepare Cream Mixture:

   • In a saucepan, heat the cream, milk, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg over medium heat until warm (not boiling). Stir and set aside.

3. Assemble the Gratin:

   • Layer half of the potato slices in the dish, overlapping slightly.

   • Pour half of the cream mixture over the potatoes.

   • Sprinkle with half of the cheese.

   • Repeat with the remaining potatoes, cream mixture, and cheese.

4. Bake:

   • Cover loosely with foil and bake for 45 minutes.

   • Remove foil and bake an additional 20-25 minutes, until golden and bubbling.

5. Cool & Garnish:

   • Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

   • Garnish with fresh thyme.