Cheesy Potato Gratin for Two
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5
99 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
2 to 4
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Course
Dinner
Cheesy Potato Gratin for Two
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Cheesy Potato Gratin for Two layers thinly sliced russet potatoes, onions, butter, cheese, and a splash of milk and cream in a small baking dish. Baking until the potatoes are tender creates a creamy and cheesy side dish with a golden crust. This portion suits smaller meals or couples.
Description
This recipe for Cheesy Potato Gratin for Two uses thin slices of russet potato layered with onion slices, flour, butter, and shredded cheddar cheese inside a 7x5-inch baking dish. Milk and cream are poured over to create a rich cooking liquid that softens the potatoes and binds the ingredients as it bakes at 400°F.
The gratin develops a tender interior with melted cheese throughout and a slight browning on top. The inclusion of onions adds sweetness, while the flour helps thicken the sauce. A foil or baking sheet placed below the gratin catches any bubbles that might overflow during cooking.
This gratin works well as a comforting side dish for two, approachable in size and ingredient simplicity.
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Ingredients
Special Equipment
- 7x5-inch Baking Dish
Potato Gratin
- 1 russet potato thinly sliced and divided, large, about 12oz
- 1/4 onion halved root to tip and thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper divided
- 1 heaping teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter diced and divided, cold
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese divided, 2oz, shredded
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease your casserole dish. Layer half of the potatoes in the dish and top with the onions. Sprinkle with half of the salt and pepper, all of the flour, and half of the butter and cheese.
- Add remaining potatoes and top with remaining salt, pepper, butter, and cheese. Pour milk and cream over the top.
- Place a sheet of foil or baking sheet on the bottom rack to catch any milk or cheese that bubbles over. Bake gratin on the center rack for 40 to 60 minutes, until potatoes are fork tender.
- Cool for five minutes and enjoy!
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