Potato Au Gratin Recipe (Gratin Potato)
Potato au Gratin is one of the classic French dishes that look fancy but is so easy to make at home. It is made with simple ingredients like potato, milk, cream, butter and seasonings, which will turn into a super rich, creamy. This creamy potato is a great side dish to make for Christmas, Thanksgiving and pairs perfectly with grilled meats, vegetables or bread.
Equipment
Sauce Pan
mandoline
Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 4 medium Potatoes peeled and sliced
- ¾ cup Heavy Cream
- ¾ cup Full Fat Milk
- 1 clove Garlic peeled & grated
- 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Powder or to taste
- 3 tablespoon Butter cut into cubes
Instructions
- Grease a baking pan with butter. Preheat oven to 250 degree C (500 degree F).
- Wash and peel potatoes. Slice the potatoes into thin slices using a mandoline slicer. Immerse the potatoes in cold water to prevent them from browning. Once all potatoes are slices, strain the potatoes through a colander.
- Take potatoes, cream, milk, salt, pepper and garlic in sauce pan. Make sure the potatoes are completely immersed in the cream and milk mixture. Bring this whole mix to a full boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 to 6 mins till potatoes are fork tender.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, Now transfer this whole thing in buttered baking pan and pop it in oven and bake for 25 to 30 mins till golden, bubbly and crispy on top.
- Once baked remove the pan from oven, let it rest for 15 minutes for the potatoes to set. Serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Potato Au Gratin Recipe (Gratin Potato)
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
420
% Daily Value*
Fat
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
17
g
106
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
78
mg
26
%
Sodium
691
mg
30
%
Potassium
1017
mg
29
%
Carbohydrates
41
g
14
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
998
IU
20
%
Vitamin C
42
mg
51
%
Calcium
117
mg
12
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.