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Potato Gratin

Course Side Dish
Cuisine French
Keyword potato gratin, potatoes, potatoes gruyere
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 495 kcal
Author Janet Barton

Ingredients

  • 8 cups russet potatoes peeled and dice 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic chopped
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese can use Swiss cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Butter a 4-quart baking dish and set aside. 

  2. Bring potatoes, milk, cream, onion, garlic, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg to a simmer.  Simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes.

  3. Layer half of the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.  Sprinkle with half of the cheese.  Repeat with remaining potatoes and cream/milk sauce.  Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.  Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through and the cheese is beginning to brown.  Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts
Potato Gratin
Amount Per Serving
Calories 495 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 19g95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 99mg33%
Sodium 982mg41%
Potassium 1025mg29%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 1184IU24%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 369mg37%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.