Special Holiday Potatoes
Elevate your festive gatherings with these irresistible Special Holiday Potatoes, a luxurious dish perfect for any celebration! Featuring tender, thinly sliced Russet potatoes layered with a velvety garlic-infused cream sauce and a blend of Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses, this recipe delivers rich, creamy decadence in every bite. Fresh thyme adds a fragrant, gourmet touch, while the golden, bubbly topping ensures a stunning presentation that will wow your guests. With just 25 minutes of prep time and straightforward baking steps, this dish is as easy to create as it is delicious. Whether served alongside glazed ham, roasted turkey, or as the star of a vegetarian feast, these holiday potatoes are guaranteed to become a new family tradition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large Russet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1.5 cups Gruyere cheese
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil and set aside.
Peel the potatoes and slice them uniformly into thin rounds, about 1/8 inch thick. Use a mandoline for even slices if available.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Gradually whisk in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and fresh thyme. Heat until warmed through but do not boil. Remove from heat.
Layer one-third of the potato slices in the prepared baking dish, overlapping the slices slightly. Pour one-third of the cream mixture over the potatoes and sprinkle one-third of the Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses.
Repeat the layers twice more with the remaining potatoes, cream mixture, and cheeses.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly and the potatoes are fork-tender.
Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Garnish with additional fresh thyme, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your Special Holiday Potatoes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3696 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.4 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 111.1 g | 556% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 528 mg | 176% | |
| Sodium | 3061 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 400.8 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.9 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.9 g | ||
| Protein | 69.2 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 757 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 21.5 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 10150 mg | 216% | |
*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.
