Perfect Potatoes au Gratin
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Perfect Potatoes au Gratin
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These luxurious Potatoes au Gratin, baked in a rich sauce with cream, cheese, and a hint of garlic are the perfect side dish for almost any meal.
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Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds Russet potatoes
- 1 large garlic clove crushed and peeled
- 1 tablespoon butter softened
- salt and pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- ¼ cup gruyere cheese
- ¼ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese freshly grated
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Place an oven rack in the top position.
- Peel the potatoes. Slice them crosswise into about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick slices.
- Use the flat side of a knife to crush the garlic clove(s). Firmly rub the crushed garlic on the inside surfaces of a 10-inch gratin dish or small baking dish. Then, rub the inside of the dish with the butter.
- Drain and pat dry the potato slices. In the bottom of the gratin dish, arrange one layer of potatoes in an overlapping manner. Add a good sprinkle of salt and ground pepper, along with a little of each of the herbs and some of each kind of cheese.
- Make two more layers with the potato slices, salt, pepper, herbs, and cheese. End with the last of the two cheeses.
- Carefully drizzle the cream around the sides of the dish. Don't pour it over the top. You don't want to move the cheese that's on top.
- Place the dish, uncovered, on the top oven rack and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour, 15 minutes or until the cream has been absorbed by the potatoes and the top is crisp and brown.
- Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You'll have the best results with russet potatoes.
- To make ahead: You can make this recipe a day in advance, cool it completely, refrigerate it and reheat the next day.
- Reheat in a 325-degree oven for about 20 minutes or until warmed through.
- Storage: Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
206kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
67mg
(3%)
Potassium
422mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
510IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 422mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 510IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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