Description
Creamy Potatoes Supreme brings comforting layers of rich, cheesy goodness straight from grandma’s kitchen. Crisp golden edges and velvety interior promise a memorable side dish that will delight dinner companions with its irresistible, homestyle charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 potatoes, large, thinly sliced
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups (150 grams) Gruyère cheese, grated
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt
- Pepper
Preparation Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) unsalted butter, for greasing the dish
Instructions
- Prepare a 350°F preheated oven and lightly butter a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the first layer of potato slices across the bottom of the dish, creating a slightly overlapping pattern for even coverage.
- Craft a luxurious cream mixture by gently warming heavy cream with aromatic garlic, delicate nutmeg, and seasoning until just heated through.
- Generously drizzle half of the infused cream mixture over the initial potato layer, ensuring thorough distribution.
- Scatter a rich layer of Gruyère cheese across the moistened potatoes, creating a preliminary flavor foundation.
- Construct a second potato layer, carefully positioning slices to mirror the first arrangement.
- Pour the remaining cream mixture evenly, allowing it to seep between potato layers and enhance overall moisture.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil, protecting the delicate potatoes during initial baking for 45 minutes.
- Uncover the dish and lavish the surface with additional Gruyère cheese, creating a golden, crispy topping.
- Return to the oven for 15-20 minutes, allowing the cheese to transform into a bubbling, bronzed crust.
- Remove from oven and allow the gratin to rest for 10 minutes, enabling flavors to settle and texture to stabilize before serving.
Notes
- Select starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest texture and best absorption of the rich cream sauce.
- Slice potatoes uniformly using a mandoline for consistent cooking and an elegant presentation that ensures even layers.
- Experiment with cheese variations by substituting Gruyère with sharp cheddar, fontina, or a blend of cheeses to customize flavor profiles and suit different taste preferences.
- Prepare this dish ahead of time by assembling and refrigerating up to 24 hours before baking, which allows flavors to meld and makes entertaining easier.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg