Gratins de Pomme de Terre Croustillants et Fondants
Gratins de Pomme de Terre Croustillants et Fondants offer a delectable blend of crispy and creamy textures that elevate any meal. This comforting dish features thinly sliced potatoes layered with a rich cream mixture and topped with melted cheese, creating an irresistible golden crust. Ideal for family dinners or festive gatherings, this versatile recipe can be served as a side or made the star of your dinner table. With simple preparation steps and easily accessible ingredients, you can whip up this gourmet potato gratin in no time. Impress your guests with this classic French-inspired dish that is sure to become a favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg waxy potatoes (Ratte, Monalisa, or Charlotte)
- 200 ml crème fraîche
- 100 ml milk
- 20 g butter
- 150 g grated cheese (Comté, Emmental, or Gruyère)
- 1 finely sliced onion
- 1 minced garlic clove
- Fresh thyme and bay leaf
- Salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes.
- In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crème fraîche, milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and thyme; mix well.
- Layer half the sliced potatoes in a baking dish. Add half of the sautéed onion mixture and pour half of the cream mixture over it. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
- Top with grated cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes; remove the foil in the last 15 minutes to brown the cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg