Chef John’s Potato Gratin with Truffle Cheese
Chef John’s Potato Gratin with Truffle Cheese layers ultra-thin russets with browned mushrooms and aromatic truffle-studded sottocenere, all bathed in rich cream and stock. The result is a lush, earthy bite with a crisp top and tender, silky center—perfect for a special-occasion dinner or a luxurious side at a holiday table.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John’s Potato Gratin with Truffle Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt 1 1/3 tablespoons butter with olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; add the mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently, until the edges are browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Mix 2 teaspoons softened butter with the garlic in a small bowl. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the garlic butter.
- 4
Layer 1/3 of the potatoes in the prepared baking dish; season with 1/2 the thyme, salt, black pepper, and 1/2 the cooked mushrooms. Reserve 3 tablespoons sottocenere cheese for the top and set aside; layer 1/2 of the remaining cheese over the mushrooms. Layer another 1/3 of the potatoes over the cheese; season with the remaining 1/2 thyme, salt, black pepper, the remaining 1/2 cheese, the remaining 1/2 mushrooms, and the last 1/3 of the potatoes. Season with salt and black pepper. Pour the cream and chicken stock over the top; season with salt and black pepper. Top with the reserved 3 tablespoons cheese. Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil, tenting it slightly so it does not touch the potatoes.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes are bubbly, about 45 minutes. Remove the foil and cook until the top is browned, about 15 minutes more. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Calories 605.44 kcal High 30%
- Protein 14.71 g Good Source 29%
- Carbohydrate 38.89 g 14%
- Total Fat 40.56 g High 52%
- Saturated Fat 24.08 g High 120%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 114.95 mg High 38%
- Sodium 324.88 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 4.27 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 2.99 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 295.21 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 1.91 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 781.44 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 79.59 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 20.4 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.29 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Chef John's Potato Gratin with Truffle Cheese is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Stock, Fresh Thyme, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 605.44 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John’s Potato Gratin with Truffle Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Stock, Fresh Thyme, Garlic, Heavy Cream. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John’s Potato Gratin with Truffle Cheese?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 605.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John’s Potato Gratin with Truffle Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chef John’s Potato Gratin with Truffle Cheese healthy?
- Chef John’s Potato Gratin with Truffle Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 605.44 calories and 14.71 g of protein, or 29% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 324.88 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 24.08 g (120% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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