CREAMY POTATO GRATIN
There is an annual color war in our household, with one faction demanding sweet potatoes with marshmallows, the other countering with a potato gratin. I parcook the potatoes in half-and-half before baking the gratin. It's easier to fine-tune the seasonings that way. And if there are leftovers, reheat them in the microwave and serve before the end of the weekend; this is not a dish that freezes well.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Use a mandolin, food processor or knife to slice potatoes moderately thin (the thickness of two pennies is perfect). Place in a 3-quart saucepan and add 3 cups half-and-half. The cream should barely cover the potatoes. Add a little more if needed. Bring to a simmer and cook gently for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, butter a 2- to 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Dust dish with 2 1/2 tablespoons bread crumbs. Season potatoes by folding in salt (at least a teaspoon), pepper and nutmeg. Do not undersalt. Transfer potato mixture to the baking dish and dust top with remaining 1/2 tablespoon bread crumbs.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Allow to cool 10 minutes before serving. The gratin can be reheated, but if that's your plan, bake it for 20 minutes, leave it at room temperature and reheat it for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
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Alba Alvarenga
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the sauce was to die for.
Sinethemba Mahlangu
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The potatoes were so creamy and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Elueni Karen
[email protected]I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The potatoes were creamy and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Skyler Ssnchez
[email protected]This was the best potato gratin I have ever had! The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Auwal Dj
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The potatoes were so creamy and the sauce was so flavorful.
penny saxon
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The potatoes were cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Jimmy Dorton
[email protected]I was so impressed with this dish! The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Siciid Cali Yusuf
[email protected]This was the perfect dish for a cold winter night. The potatoes were so creamy and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Maan Writes
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the sauce was to die for.
Karabo Magagane
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The potatoes were so creamy and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Shauna Evans
[email protected]I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The potatoes were creamy and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Umer Khalid
[email protected]This was the best potato gratin I have ever had! The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Mt Ratul
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The potatoes were so creamy and the sauce was so flavorful.
Ainsleigh Gray
[email protected]This creamy potato gratin was absolutely delicious! The potatoes were cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.