Blue Cheese Potato Gratin
Elevate your side dish game with this indulgent Blue Cheese Potato Gratin, a rich and creamy masterpiece that's perfect for special occasions or comforting family dinners. Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with a velvety garlic-infused cream sauce and tangy crumbles of bold blue cheese, creating a luxurious flavor profile that’s both savory and decadent. Topped with a golden, bubbly Parmesan crust (optional but highly recommended), this gratin is baked to perfection—tender on the inside with a beautifully crisped top. Ideal as a standout side for roast meats or served as a hearty vegetarian entrée alongside a fresh green salad, this dish is sure to impress. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-follow recipe brings sophistication to your table with minimal effort. Perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or whenever you're craving something irresistibly creamy and flavorful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Potatoes
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 5 ounces Blue cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly, about 1/8 inch thick, using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer to ensure even cooking.
Mince the garlic cloves finely.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Heat gently until warm, but do not let it boil. This helps infuse the cream with the garlic flavor.
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the unsalted butter.
Layer half of the sliced potatoes evenly in the baking dish. Crumble half of the blue cheese over the potatoes.
Pour half of the warm cream mixture evenly over the cheese and potatoes.
Repeat with the remaining potatoes, blue cheese, and cream, creating a second layer.
If using Parmesan cheese, sprinkle it over the top layer for a golden, crispy finish.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender, the top is golden brown, and the edges are bubbly.
Let the gratin rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.
Serve warm as a side dish or on its own with a crisp green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 247.6 g | 317% | |
| Saturated Fat | 151.4 g | 757% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 712 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 6082 mg | 264% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 264.3 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.9 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 106.2 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 2257 mg | 174% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 6896 mg | 147% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
