Ina Garten Potato Au Gratin
Potato Au Gratin is a traditional French-inspired dish where thinly sliced potatoes are baked in a luxurious mixture of cream, cheese, and seasonings. Ina Garten’s version is known for its simplicity and rich flavor, making it an ideal accompaniment to roasted meats, poultry, or even a hearty salad.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
- Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes – 2 pounds, peeled and thinly sliced (about ⅛ inch thick)
- Heavy cream – 2 cups
- Whole milk – 1 cup
- Gruyère cheese – 1 ½ cups, grated
- Parmesan cheese – ½ cup, grated
- Garlic – 1 clove, minced
- Unsalted butter – 1 tbsp, for greasing the dish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste
- Nutmeg – ¼ tsp (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with unsalted butter.
- Prepare the Cream Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Heat gently over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- Layer the Potatoes: Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in the prepared baking dish, slightly overlapping them. Sprinkle half of the Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses over the potatoes.
- Add the Cream Mixture: Pour half of the warm cream mixture over the cheese and potatoes. Repeat with the remaining potatoes, cheese, and cream mixture to create a second layer.
- Bake the Dish: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let It Rest: Remove from the oven and allow the gratin to rest for 10 minutes before serving to set and enhance the flavors.
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