AuthorJulia ForesekCategoryBaking & Pastries, French, Main Course, VegetarianDifficultyBeginnerPreheat the Oven and Prepare the Dish:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a baking dish with butter.
Combine Cream and Seasonings:
In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, minced garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.
Layer the Potatoes:
Arrange a layer of potato slices in the buttered dish, slightly overlapping each slice.
Pour a portion of the cream mixture over the potatoes. Repeat the layers, finishing with the cream mixture.
Add Cheese and Bake:
Sprinkle the grated Gruyère cheese evenly on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender, the sauce is bubbling, and the top is golden brown.
Rest and Serve:
Let the gratin rest for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Dish:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a baking dish with butter.
Combine Cream and Seasonings:
In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, minced garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.
Layer the Potatoes:
Arrange a layer of potato slices in the buttered dish, slightly overlapping each slice.
Pour a portion of the cream mixture over the potatoes. Repeat the layers, finishing with the cream mixture.
Add Cheese and Bake:
Sprinkle the grated Gruyère cheese evenly on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender, the sauce is bubbling, and the top is golden brown.
Rest and Serve:
Let the gratin rest for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.