Roasted Garlic Potatoes au Gratin
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Roasted Garlic Potatoes au Gratin. This delectable dish features layers of tender, starchy potatoes infused with the rich sweetness of roasted garlic, all enveloped in a creamy mixture topped with melty cheese. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering, this recipe is simple enough for novice cooks while delivering gourmet flavors that impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–9 medium starchy potatoes (about 1.2kg), thinly sliced
- 1 head garlic, cut the top off
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère or mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roast the garlic by wrapping it in foil with olive oil and salt; bake for about 30 minutes.
- Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Thinly slice the potatoes and layer them in the greased dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, milk, butter, half of the parmesan cheese, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; stir until well combined.
- Squeeze out roasted garlic cloves into a bowl and mash; mix into the creamy mixture.
- Pour over potato layers ensuring even coverage.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, then bake uncovered for another 30 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dish (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg