Potatoes Au Gratin With Gruyere Cheese Recipe

Potatoes Au Gratin with Gruyere cheese on a pewter platter.

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Potatoes Au Gratin With Gruyere Cheese Recipe

Elevate the humble potato with these amazing Potatoes Au Gratin with Gruyere cheese. Super simple and incredibly delicious!

Prep Time30

Cook Time1 30

Rest10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: French

Keyword: cheese, cream, potatoes, scalloped

Servings:

Calories: 480kcal

Author: Leigh Harris

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs Russet potatoes or Yukon Gold
1 1/2 cup Heavy cream
2 cloves Garlic minced
2 tbsp Butter melted
1 1/2 cup Sharp cheddar cheese grated
1 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese grated
1 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper freshly ground
1 1/2 tsp Thyme fresh, or 1/2 tsp dried thyme

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Instructions

Grate the gruyere and cheddar cheeses and place into the refrigerator until ready.
In a bowl, add the heavy cream, the minced garlic, and the melted butter and combine well using a whisk. Set aside
1 1/2 cup Heavy cream, 2 cloves Garlic, 2 tbsp Butter
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
Peel the potatoes and using a mandoline or knife, slice potatoes 1/8″ thick and place slices into a large pot or large bowl with cold water
2 1/2 lbs Russet potatoes
When all the potatoes are sliced, drain them completely and pat dry
Layer 1/3 of the thinly sliced potatoes in a 9×13 inch casserole dish or similar baking dish
Pour 1/3 of the heavy cream mixture, 1/3 of the salt and pepper and thyme, and 1/3 of each of cheddar and gruyere cheese over the potatoes
1 1/2 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, 1 tsp Kosher salt, 1/2 tsp Black pepper, 1 1/2 tsp Thyme, 1 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese
Repeat this process for the second and third layer but on the third layer do not add the shredded cheese
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 75 minutes or until the center potatoes are tender (use a knife to test)
Remove the au gratin potatoes from the oven and remove foil. On the top layer of potatoes add the remaining cheese and return to the oven
Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheeses are golden brown and the dish is bubbling
Remove from the oven and allow to rest for at least 10 to 15 minutes before serving to allow to set up
Serve. Salt and pepper to taste

Notes

Be sure to let the dish rest for at least 10 minutes before serving. The sauce will thicken and set as it cools.

Make Ahead - These au gratin potatoes can be prepared (unbaked) up to 24 hours ahead. Let them cool to room temperature, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and refrigerate until ready to bake. Remove them from the fridge at least 1 hour before baking as instructed.

Storing Leftovers - Let it cool completely, cover tightly with plastic wrap or place in an air-tight container, and refrigerate for up to 4 days. We don't recommend freezing this dish, the potatoes and sauce change texture and become grainy.

Reheating - Bake covered with aluminum foil at 350 degrees F until heated all the way through 25-30 minutes.

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