Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of Pommes de Terre Gratinées au Fromage, a classic French dish that promises to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. This delectable potato gratin features tender slices of potato enveloped in a rich cream sauce, topped with a generous layer of melted cheese that creates a deliciously golden crust. Perfect for family dinners or as an impressive side dish at gatherings, this comforting recipe is easy to prepare and sure to please guests of all ages. Enjoy it hot from the oven for a cozy meal that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 300 ml crème fraîche (full-fat)
- 200 g grated cheese (Gruyère or cheddar)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely sliced)
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated if possible)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 15 g butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
- Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Layer sliced potatoes in the dish, slightly overlapping them.
- Sprinkle garlic slices between potato layers for added flavor.
- In a bowl, combine crème fraîche, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Pour the creamy mixture evenly over the potatoes.
- Top with grated cheese for a golden crust.
- Bake for about 45 minutes until potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of gratin (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg