Company-Worthy Creamy Potato Gratin (Golden & Bubbly)

Company-Worthy Creamy Potato Gratin (Golden & Bubbly)

This is the kind of side dish that clears the pan at potlucks and church dinners: paper-thin potatoes layered with garlicky cream and a duo of cheeses, baked until irresistibly bronzed.
The technique is streamlined yet reliable—no flour roux or fussy steps—just hot cream, even layers, and proper resting time for picture-perfect slices.
It embodies the tinsuf philosophy of smart, high-reward cooking: minimal effort, maximum applause. 

Let the gratin rest so every slice holds its creamy layers.

 

Recipe Details

Author: tinsuf

Cuisine: French

Category: Side Dish

 

Keywords: potato gratin, scalloped potatoes, dauphinoise, creamy potatoes, holiday side

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Yield: 12 servings

 

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds (1.4 kg) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick
  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups (150 g) grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan, divided
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives, for finishing

Potato choice: Yukon Gold holds shape yet turns silky. Russets work too, but rinse and pat dry after slicing to reduce excess starchiness.

 

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