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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is one of those easy potato recipes that you can make its real comfort food at the potato level. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups whole milk |
1/2 cup heavy cream |
1 tbsp. garlic, peeled, smashed |
1 t. kosher salt |
1/2 t. white pepper |
1/8 t. cayenne |
1/8 t. ground nutmeg |
3 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced |
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated |
1/2 cup gruyere or swiss cheese, grated |
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated |
1 t. all-purpose flour |
Directions:
1. The key to making this gratin is first simmering the potatoes with flavored milk and cream.
2. Preheat oven to 450°. Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Combine milk, cream, garlic, and spices in a large saucepan.
4. Add potatoes and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 8 minutes. Discard garlic.
5. Toss grated cheeses with flour; set aside. Layer half the potatoes in the casserole dish. Sprinkle half the cheese mixture over the potatoes. Add remaining potatoes and pour the milk mixture over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese mixture. Coat a piece of foil with nonstick spray and tightly cover baking dish; bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 20 minutes, or until gratin is browned and bubbly. Let gratin rest 10–15 minutes before serving.
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