Potato Gratin Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 lbs russet potatoes , of uniform size ( idaho)
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 clove garlic , crushed through a press
1 1/2-2 cups half-and-half or 1 1/2-2 cups milk
salt & freshly ground black pepper
freshly grated nutmeg
4 tbsp creme fraiche (optional)
1/3-1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Directions:

Peel and wash the potatoes and slice them into rounds 1/8 inch thick.
Generously butter a 9 by 12-inch heavy shallow baking dish or an oval gratin dish of comparable size.
(You can also use a 12-inch cast-iron skillet).
Rub the dish with half of the crushed garlic.
In a small saucepan, bring the half-and-half to a simmer with the remaining garlic and season generously with salt and pepper.
Set aside.
Preheat the oven to 350°F Arrange the potatoes in one overlapping layer on the bottom of the dish.
Season the layer generously with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Arrange two more layers on top, seasoning each layer liberally.
You might not need all the potatoes.
Press the layers down to compact them.
Pour in enough half-and-half to come up just a little below the top layer of potatoes.
Set the baking dish on a larger baking sheet, cover with foil, and bake until the potatoes feel tender when pierced with a knife, about 1 hour.
Raise the oven temperature to 425°F, remove the foil, and bake until the top begins to brown, about 10 minutes.
Pour just enough cream to cover the top, dab it with crème fraîche, if using, and sprinkle evenly with the Parmesan.
Bake until the top is brown and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes more.
Remove from the oven and let the potatoes stand for 10 minutes to absorb the cream.
Cut into squares and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	256.31 Kcal (1073 kJ)
Calories from fat	106.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.82g	18%
Cholesterol	32.98mg	11%
Sodium	101.02mg	4%
Potassium	812.41mg	17%
Total Carbs	30.86g	10%
Sugars	1.52g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.73g	11%
Protein	7.07g	14%
Vitamin C	11.5mg	19%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	121.7mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	130.63 Kcal (547 kJ)
Calories from fat	54.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.02g	18%
Cholesterol	16.81mg	11%
Sodium	51.48mg	4%
Potassium	414.04mg	17%
Total Carbs	15.73g	10%
Sugars	0.77g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.39g	11%
Protein	3.61g	14%
Vitamin C	5.8mg	19%
Iron	0.7mg	8%
Calcium	62mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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