6 Ingredient Potato Gratin
6 portions
80mPotatoes are always a delicious vehicle for flavor. Slowly cooked in cream and cheese, these potatoes are rich and decadent for a cold night. Feel free to add mozzarella, parmesan, cheddar or any of your favorite cheeses to the mix!
What you will need
1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
3 Garlic Cloves
2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
2.5 lb Russet Potatoes
1 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
.5 lbs Gruyere Cheese
.25 oz Fresh Thyme
(Nutritional facts 183 calories, 12.71 g fat, 12.37 g carbohydrates, 5.8 g protein, 40 mg cholesterol, 227 mg sodium)How to cook
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Gather and portion ingredients. Grate the cheese if not already, or chop it into small squares if pre-sliced.
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Rinse and scrub the potatoes and peel.
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Thinly slice the potatoes (about 1/8th of an inch) on a mandolin or with a knife.
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Smash the garlic with the flat side of the knife and remove the skin. Roughly chop.
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Add the chopped garlic to a bowl with the butter and melt.
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Stir the melted butter and garlic into the heavy cream.
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Set oven to 350°F
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Fan out the potatoes slices in an even layer in the bottom of a baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
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Pour 1/3 of the cream mixture over the first layer of potatoes.
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Season with a pinch of salt, pepper, and fresh thyme leaves.
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Next evenly distribute a layer of 1/3 of the cheese over the potatoes.
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Build another layer of potatoes, cream, salt, pepper, thyme and cheese.
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Add the third layer of potatoes and top with the remaining cream. Add the seasonings, but reserve the remaining cheese to add later.
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Cover with a lid or foil and bake for about an hour to an hour and 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft and you can easily pierce them with a knife or fork.
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Top with the last third of the cheese.
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Return to the oven uncovered for about 15 more minutes. If you'd still like a little more cheese browning, feel free to pop it under the broiler for 3-5 minutes to really crisp up the top.
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I recommend letting this dish cool for 20-30 minutes before serving just to let it set up and avoid burning anyone!
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