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Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe
Make this delicious classic recipe for potatoes au gratin that is cooked with gruyere cheese & breadcrumbs for the perfect side dish.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 375 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
French , American
Ingredients
- 5 pounds peeled and thinly sliced russet potatoes ¼” to 1/8” thick
- 1- quart heavy whipping cream
- 4-6 finely minced cloves of garlic
- 1- pound shredded gruyere cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 stick melted unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- coarse sea salt and white pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°.
- Combine the sliced potatoes, cream, garlic, gruyere cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until thoroughly mixed. Ensure the potatoes are seasoned and coated by tasting some of the cream after mixing it.
- transfer the mixture to a deep 13x9 casserole pan sprayed with non-stick spray and flatten out with a spoon to make it level.
- Cover in foil and bake in the oven at 400° for 80 to 90 minutes.
- Remove the foil and evenly sprinkle on the breadcrumbs and cheese, completely coating the sliced potatoes.
- Drizzle on the melted butter and place back in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown on top and cooked throughout.
- Let cool at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Make-Ahead: These are best eaten right away. However, you can make them 1 day ahead of time by following my instructions above.
- How to Store: I like to store these in the refrigerator covered in plastic for up to 4 days. I also cover and freeze them for up to 2 months. Simply thaw them for 1 day in the refrigerator before reheating them.
- How to Reheat: To reheat them, add your desired portion to a pan, cover with foil, and bake in the oven at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until hot. In addition, you can simply add them to the microwave and heat them until hot.
- You can also feel free to use Yukon potatoes as well.
- When it’s done cooking in the oven, The outside edges of the pan should be bubbling.
- You can substitute half and half for the heavy cream.
- These potatoes au gratin are meant to feed many people, so feel free to cut the recipe in half.
- If you do not have a deep 13x9 casserole dish, please use two standard-size 13x9 dishes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
375kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
159mg
(7%)
Potassium
540mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
921IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
300mg
(30%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 159mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 540mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 921IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 300mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.