Description
Creamy French Potato Gratin delivers comforting layers of sliced potatoes nestled in rich, velvety cheese sauce. Crisp golden edges and luxurious textures promise a memorable side dish you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 112 cups Cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
Supplementary Ingredients:
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
Seasoning:
- 12 teaspoons salt
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C) and prepare a 1-quart baking dish with a light butter coating.
- Create the first layer of thinly sliced potatoes across the bottom of the dish, sprinkling with seasoning.
- Distribute finely chopped onions evenly over the first potato layer.
- Complete the layering with remaining potato slices, ensuring even coverage and adding another round of seasoning.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and incorporate flour and salt, stirring continuously for one minute to develop a roux.
- Slowly introduce milk while whisking, creating a smooth, creamy base and allowing the mixture to thicken slightly.
- Blend shredded cheese into the sauce until completely melted and integrated.
- Gently pour the cheese sauce over the layered potatoes, ensuring complete and even distribution.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, watching for a golden, bubbling surface.
- Remove from oven and let the gratin rest for 10 minutes to set and cool slightly.
- Serve hot, allowing the creamy, cheesy potatoes to be the star of the meal.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use a mandoline or sharp knife to create thin, consistent potato slices for a smoother, more elegant gratin.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Gruyère or sharp cheddar to add depth and complexity to the classic recipe.
- Reduce baking time by 15-20 minutes for a lighter, less dense version that’s perfect for summer meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg