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A dish of creamy au gratin potatoes with a golden-brown top, bubbling hot.

Au Gratin Potatoes

This recipe provides a quick and delicious way to prepare Au Gratin Potatoes, perfect for a satisfying side dish in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs potatoes thinly sliced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups Gruyere cheese shredded
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish (9x13 inch)
  • large bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced potatoes, heavy cream, minced garlic, half of the shredded Gruyere cheese, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper, ensuring the potatoes are evenly coated.
Baking
  1. Transfer the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  2. Sprinkle the remaining Gruyere cheese over the top of the potatoes.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Serving
  1. Remove from the oven and let stand for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cream mixture. Ensure potatoes are sliced uniformly for even cooking.