Roasted Garlic Potatoes au Gratin
If you’re searching for a dish that embodies comfort and warmth, look no further than Roasted Garlic Potatoes au Gratin. This delightful recipe features layers of tender, thinly sliced potatoes enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce infused with the sweetness of roasted garlic. As it bakes, the top forms a golden crust that is irresistibly inviting. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–9 medium starchy potatoes
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère or mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the top off the garlic head, wrap it in foil with olive oil and salt, then roast for about 30 minutes.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes.
- Arrange potato slices upright in layers within the baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cream, milk, butter, half of the parmesan cheese, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; heat until well mixed but do not boil.
- Squeeze roasted garlic into a bowl and mash; stir into the cream mixture.
- Pour mixture over layered potatoes and cover tightly with foil.
- Bake covered for about 40 minutes until tender.
- Uncover and sprinkle remaining cheese on top; bake for an additional 30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving; garnish with fresh chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg