Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Cheesy Garlic Potatoes Gratin with this easy recipe. Layers of thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes are baked in a rich mixture of heavy cream, garlic, and two types of cheese, creating a decadent side dish that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Potatoes:
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced
Cheese Mixture:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Other:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- Layer the potatoes: In the prepared baking dish, layer the sliced potatoes.
- Prepare the cheese mixture: In a saucepan, combine garlic, heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Heat until warm, then pour over the potatoes.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle cheddar and Parmesan cheese over the potatoes.
- Bake: Dot the top with butter and bake for about 1 hour until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your cheesy garlic potatoes gratin!
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding crispy bacon or fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg