french potato-garlic gratin
(2 ratings)
Here is an easy way to dress up potatoes for a family or company dinner. The lightly salted, nutty flavor of grated Gruyere cheese lends an exquisite taste to the humble potato gratin. From For the Love of Potatoes! by Darlene Kronschnabel.
(2 ratings)
yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For french potato-garlic gratin
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1 lggarlic clove, smashed
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3 Tbspbutter, divided
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4 mdpotatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
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salt and pepper, to taste
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freshly grated nutmeg
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1egg, slightly beaten
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1/2 cmilk
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1 cgruyere cheese, shredded
How To Make french potato-garlic gratin
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1Preheat oven to 350F.
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2Rub the inside of a shallow earthen casserole with the smashed garlic. Mince the leftover portion.
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3Generously spread butter over the bottom of the casserole.
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4Layer the potato slices over the butter.
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5Scatter the minced garlic across the potatoes.
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6Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg.
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7In a small bowl, beat the egg and milk until blended. Pour over the potatoes.
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8Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top.
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9Dot with remaining butter.
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10Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until the top is golden and potatoes are tender.
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