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
- 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 505.02 kcal High
- Protein 22.63 g Good Source
- Carbs 39.38 g Moderate
- Total Fat 28.17 g High
- Saturated Fat 15.93 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 79.33 mg High
- Sodium 658.98 mg High
- Fiber 4.58 g Moderate
- Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 561.8 mg Good Source
- Iron 0.75 mg Low Source
- Potassium 350.97 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.48 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 8.51 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.55 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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 505.02 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 505.02 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.
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