Elegant Potatoes Au Gratin
Transform your next meal into something truly special with this *Elegant Potatoes Au Gratin* recipe, a luxurious spin on the classic comfort food. Made with tender Yukon Gold potatoes, rich heavy cream, and a blend of Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses, this dish achieves the perfect combination of creamy, cheesy, and golden-crusted perfection. Infused with aromatic garlic, fresh thyme, and a hint of nutmeg, each bite is bursting with sophisticated flavor that elevates any dinner table. Ideal for holidays, dinner parties, or an indulgent family dinner, this dish bakes to bubbly, golden-brown perfection in just over an hour. Serve it as a decadent side dish and garnish with fresh parsley for an elegant touch. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly creamy, this Potatoes Au Gratin recipe is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1.5 cups Gruyère cheese
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Peel the Yukon Gold potatoes and slice them thinly (about 1/8-inch thick). Use a mandoline slicer for consistent slices, if available.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the heavy cream, whole milk, fresh thyme, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir and heat the mixture until it is warm but not boiling, then remove from heat.
Layer a third of the potato slices evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour about a third of the cream mixture over the potatoes and sprinkle with a third of the Gruyère cheese.
Repeat the layering process two more times, finishing with a layer of Gruyère cheese on top. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese evenly over the top layer for added flavor and a golden crust.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are fork-tender.
Let the dish cool for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your Elegant Potatoes Au Gratin as a luxurious side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3657 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 270.9 g | 347% | |
| Saturated Fat | 161.0 g | 805% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 834 mg | 278% | |
| Sodium | 5594 mg | 243% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 176.0 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 102.2 g | 204% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 2896 mg | 223% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 4380 mg | 93% | |
*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.
