Potato gratin is a delicious and comforting dish, perfect to accompany several meals. Below is a basic potato gratin recipe:
Potato gratin
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesJust follow the instructions step-by-step for this Gratin Potato to be wonderful!
Ingredients
2 cups of fresh cream
1 kg of potatoes (preferably firmer potatoes such as English or Asterix potatoes)
1 cup of milk
2 cups grated gruyere or emmental cheese (or any cheese you like that melts well)
2 minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons of butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated nutmeg (optional, but adds a special flavor)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin slices (about 3-4 mm thick).
- You can use a mandoline or a vegetable slicer to make sure the slices are even.
- In a saucepan, heat the fresh cream, milk and chopped garlic over medium heat.
- Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste.
- Let it boil for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a refractory greased with butter, make a layer of sliced potatoes, cover with part of the grated cheese and pour a portion of the seasoned cream on top.
- Repeat the process, making alternating layers of potatoes, cheese and cream, until all ingredients are used.
- The last layer should be cheese.
- Cover the shape with aluminum paper and take it to the preheated oven for approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
- After that time, remove the foil to allow the surface to brown and brown.
- Return to the oven for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potato is tender and the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the gratin potato from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving, so that the cream takes consistency.
