Description
Golden, cheesy, and irresistibly crispy — this Parmesan and Gruyere Potato Gratin is the ultimate comfort side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 ½ cups Gruyere cheese, freshly grated
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- Optional add-ins: caramelized onions, leeks, pancetta, or bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Slice potatoes thinly and evenly using a mandoline or sharp knife.
- In a saucepan, warm cream with garlic, nutmeg, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Layer potatoes in the baking dish. Spoon cream mixture over each layer, then sprinkle with Gruyere and Parmesan.
- Repeat until all potatoes and cream are used, finishing with a cheese topping.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow layers to set.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crispy Potato Gratin, Cheesy Side Dish, Holiday Recipe