🥔 Creamy Potato Gratin (Scalloped Potatoes)
🧾 Ingredients
4–5 medium potatoes (thinly sliced)
1½ cups heavy cream (or milk)
1 cup grated cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or both)
2 tbsp butter
2–3 garlic cloves (minced)
Salt & pepper to taste
½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
Fresh herbs (like thyme or parsley)
👩🍳 Instructions
Prep potatoes
Peel and slice potatoes thinly (about 2–3 mm).
Cook in cream
In a pot, melt butter and sauté garlic briefly.
Add cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Add sliced potatoes and simmer for 8–10 minutes (don’t fully cook).
Layer
Transfer potatoes into a greased baking dish.
Pour remaining cream over the top.
Add cheese
Sprinkle grated cheese evenly on top.
Bake
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Rest & serve
Let it sit 10 minutes before serving for best texture.
💡 Tips
Use a mix of cheeses for richer flavor.
For a crispier top, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
Add cooked bacon or onions for extra taste.
