Potatoes au Gratin
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded off the block
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese shredded off the block (may also use cheddar)
- 2 ½ pounds gold potatoes peeled and thinly sliced (*See note.)
- 1 cup cooked ham diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme sprig optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the heavy cream, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper. Heat just until the butter melts. Don’t let the cream begin to bubble; otherwise, it will thicken.1 ½ cups heavy cream, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 to 4 garlic cloves, Salt and pepper
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and grease an 11x7-inch baking dish. Mix both cheeses together in a bowl.1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, 1 cup Gruyere cheese
- Layer ⅓ of the sliced potatoes into the baking dish, followed by ⅓ of the cream mixture. Sprinkle ¾ cup of the cheese (mixture of both), ½ cup of diced ham, and ½ teaspoon of thyme over the potatoes and cream. Repeat for the second and third layer, but don’t add any cheese or thyme to the third layer.2 ½ pounds gold potatoes, 1 cup cooked ham, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme sprig
- Cover tightly with foil, and bake for 1 hour or until the potatoes are soft and cooked through. After an hour, uncover, add the remaining cheese, and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and browned.
- Allow the potatoes to set for 10 minutes before serving.
- See post tips and storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cup of potatoes au gratin. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*We used a mandolin to slice the potatoes to ¼-inch thick. A knife may also be used.
*Russets are a great substitute for gold potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Potatoes au Gratin
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
293
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
12
g
60
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
69
mg
23
%
Sodium
304
mg
13
%
Potassium
477
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
704
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
21
mg
25
%
Calcium
216
mg
22
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
