Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with Pommes de Terre Gratinées au Fromage, a creamy and delicious potato dish that delights at any gathering. Perfect for chilly evenings or special occasions, this classic French gratin features tender layers of thinly sliced potatoes enveloped in a rich and flavorful cheese sauce. The addition of garlic and nutmeg elevates its taste, making each bite comforting and satisfying. Whether served as a side or a main course, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 300 ml crème fraîche (full-fat for richness)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp nutmeg (freshly grated if possible)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 200 g grated cheese (Gruyère or cheddar)
- 15 g butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Layer the sliced potatoes evenly in the dish.
- Sprinkle fresh garlic between the layers.
- In a bowl, mix crème fraîche, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the potatoes evenly.
- Top with grated cheese.
- Bake for about 45 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg