A traditional French dish made with thinly sliced potatoes, cream, and garlic, perfect as a rich and creamy side dish.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
1h 30min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 30 g butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 100 g grated Gruyère cheese
- 300 ml heavy cream
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg
- 800 g potatoes
- 1 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
Step 2
Butter a baking dish and set aside.
Step 3
In a saucepan, heat the cream, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat.
Step 4
Arrange a layer of potatoes in the bottom of the prepared dish.
Step 5
Pour a portion of the cream mixture over the potatoes and sprinkle with a bit of Gruyère cheese.
Step 6
Repeat the layering process until all the potatoes, cream, and cheese are used, finishing with a layer of cheese.
Step 7
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes.
Step 8
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender.
Step 9
Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.