Rich and Creamy Potatoes au Gratin
Rich and Creamy Potatoes au Gratin layers paper-thin Yukon Gold potatoes with nutmeg-kissed cream and a generous blanket of melted Gruyère. The result is tender, buttery slices under a deeply golden, cheesy crust—perfect for holidays or any dinner that calls for a luxurious, crowd-pleasing side.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rich and Creamy Potatoes au Gratin, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 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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- 11
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Place the potatoes, garlic, and salt in a large pot; add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are tender but not mushy, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer about half of the potatoes to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 3
Pour 1/2 of the cream over the potatoes and season with black pepper and nutmeg; sprinkle 1/2 of the Gruyère cheese on top. Layer the remaining potatoes over that and season with black pepper and nutmeg. Pour the remaining cream over and sprinkle with the remaining Gruyère cheese.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese on top is golden brown, about 1 hour.
- Calories 468.45 kcal High 23%
- Protein 16.99 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 32.44 g 12%
- Total Fat 27.86 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 15.93 g High 80%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 79.33 mg High 26%
- Sodium 659.01 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 2.26 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 0.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 627.29 mg Good Source 48%
- Iron 0.75 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 350.73 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 0.51 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.34 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Rich and Creamy Potatoes au Gratin is a French side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Ground Nutmeg, Gruyère Cheese, and Heavy Cream. Each serving provides about 468.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rich and Creamy Potatoes au Gratin?
- It is a French gratin recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Rich and Creamy Potatoes au Gratin made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Ground Nutmeg, Gruyère Cheese, Heavy Cream, Minced Garlic. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rich and Creamy Potatoes au Gratin?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 468.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rich and Creamy Potatoes au Gratin easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Rich and Creamy Potatoes au Gratin healthy?
- Rich and Creamy Potatoes au Gratin has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 468.45 calories and 16.99 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 659.01 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.93 g (80% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Gluten 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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