Description
A comforting and elegant side dish featuring thinly sliced potatoes baked in a rich, creamy sauce infused with sweet roasted garlic and savory Gruyère cheese. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/8-inch thick)
- 1 whole head of garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, divided
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated (optional)
- 1 ½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese, divided
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut off the top quarter of the garlic head. Place on foil, drizzle with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, wrap tightly. Roast 30-40 minutes until soft. Squeeze cloves out, mash into a paste.
- 2. Peel and thinly slice potatoes (about 1/8-inch thick). Rinse and pat dry.
- 3. In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, mashed roasted garlic paste, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Gently warm over medium-low heat, do not boil.
- 4. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Layer half the potatoes, sprinkle with 1/2 cup Gruyère and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Season lightly.
- 5. Top with remaining potatoes, sprinkle with remaining Gruyère and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Season lightly.
- 6. Pour the warm cream mixture evenly over the potatoes.
- 7. Cover dish with foil. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 30 minutes.
- 8. Remove foil. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Bake uncovered for another 20-30 minutes, until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown and bubbly.
- 9. Let stand 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish with chives or parsley if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven, covered with foil, for 20-25 minutes, removing foil for the last 5-10 minutes to crisp the top.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 40g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g