Crispy Potatoes Au Gratin
Elevate your side dish game with this irresistibly indulgent Crispy Potatoes Au Gratin, a showstopper perfect for any dinner table. Made with tender layers of buttery Yukon Gold potatoes, a luscious garlic and thyme-infused cream sauce, and generous amounts of Gruyere and Parmesan cheese, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between creamy decadence and crispy perfection. Topped with a golden breadcrumb crust, every bite boasts a satisfying crunch that beautifully complements the velvety interior. Whether it’s for a holiday feast or a cozy family meal, this crowd-pleasing dish is simple to prepare but sophisticated enough to impress. Ready in just 80 minutes and serving up to 6, it’s the ultimate comfort food crafted with love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
Peel the Yukon Gold potatoes and thinly slice them into 1/8-inch rounds using a sharp knife or mandolin slicer. Keep them in a bowl of cold water to prevent browning.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat.
Layer one-third of the potato slices evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, slightly overlapping the edges. Pour one-third of the cream mixture over the potatoes and sprinkle one-third of the grated Gruyere cheese over the top.
Repeat the layering process two more times, finishing with a layer of cream and Gruyere cheese on top.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
While the potatoes are baking, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil in a small bowl to make the crispy topping.
After 40 minutes, remove the foil from the baking dish and evenly sprinkle the breadcrumb topping over the potatoes.
Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. This will help the layers set and enhance the flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2889 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 207.6 g | 266% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.7 g | 604% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 623 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 4243 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.4 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.9 g | ||
| Protein | 86.4 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 2336 mg | 180% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 3417 mg | 73% | |
*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.
