Description
Roasted Garlic Potatoes au Gratin is a luxurious side dish that promises to elevate your dining experience. This recipe features thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes layered in a creamy mixture of heavy cream and roasted garlic, topped generously with melted Gruyère cheese. As it bakes, the gratin transforms into a golden-brown masterpiece, with every bite delivering a comforting blend of flavors that are simply irresistible. Perfect for festive gatherings or intimate family dinners, this dish not only pleases the palate but also fills the kitchen with an inviting aroma that beckons everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 head garlic, roasted and mashed
- 1 ½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl, mix heavy cream, milk, roasted garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the greased baking dish. Pour half of the cream mixture over them and sprinkle half of the Gruyère cheese on top. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 556mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 57mg