Potato gratin with cheese is a delicious and comforting dish that’s easy to make. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cups grated Gruyère or cheddar cheese (or a combination of both)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter for greasing the baking dish
- Fresh thyme leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish with butter. Choose a dish that’s large enough to accommodate the sliced potatoes in layers.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and minced garlic over medium heat until it’s just about to simmer. Make sure not to boil it. Once heated, remove it from the heat.
- Place a layer of sliced potatoes in the bottom of the baking dish, slightly overlapping each slice.
- Sprinkle a portion of the grated cheese over the potatoes.
- Pour a portion of the warm cream and garlic mixture over the potatoes and cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Repeat the layering process until you’ve used up all the potatoes, cheese, and cream mixture. Make sure to finish with a layer of cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes.
- After 45 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden brown, and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Once done, remove the gratin from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves if desired.
Enjoy your delicious potato gratin with cheese! This dish is perfect as a side for a variety of main courses or as a comforting standalone dish.
