Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Roasted Garlic Potatoes au Gratin, a creamy and savory dish that elevates any meal. This delightful recipe layers tender, thinly sliced starchy potatoes with a velvety garlic-infused cream sauce, topped with melting cheese for a deliciously rich experience. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this gratin is not only a crowd-pleaser but also an easy-to-make recipe that even novice cooks can master. With its warm, cheesy goodness, it’s ideal for cozy fall and winter nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–9 medium starchy potatoes (about 1.2kg), thinly sliced
- 1 head garlic
- 1 cup (250 ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (40g) grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 cups (about 220g) shredded Gruyère or mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut off the top of the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, wrap in foil, and roast for about 30 minutes until golden.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Thinly slice the potatoes using a mandoline slicer for uniform thickness.
- Layer the potato slices upright in the baking dish until all are used.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, butter, half of the parmesan cheese, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; heat until mixed well without boiling.
- Squeeze roasted garlic into a bowl and mash it into a paste; mix it into the cream mixture.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the layered potatoes and cover tightly with foil.
- Bake covered for about 40 minutes.
- Remove foil and top with remaining cheeses; bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before garnishing with fresh chives and serving warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dish (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg