Roasted Garlic Potatoes au Gratin
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Roasted Garlic Potatoes au Gratin, a delightful side dish perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. This recipe features layers of tender potatoes enveloped in a creamy garlic-infused sauce, topped with gooey melted cheese that stretches deliciously with every bite. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough for dinner parties, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. The rich flavors of roasted garlic combined with creamy cheese create an unforgettable taste experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–9 medium starchy potatoes (about 1.2kg), thinly sliced
- 1 head garlic, cut the top off
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the baking dish
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère or mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut off the top of the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for about 30 minutes.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Thinly slice potatoes using a mandoline slicer and layer them upright in the baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, milk, butter, half the parmesan cheese, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; heat gently until blended.
- Squeeze roasted garlic into a bowl and mash it; mix into the creamy sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the potato layers and cover tightly with foil.
- Bake covered for about 40 minutes; then remove foil and sprinkle remaining cheeses on top.
- Bake uncovered for another 30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let it cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg