Ultimate Potato Gratin
Blankets of creamy potato baked until bubbling and golden brown, this classic accompaniment is the ultimate comfort food.
1 hr 35 mins total time
20 mins active time
Easy
Serves 8
Ingredients
Measurements:
- 3 lb russet potatoes
washed, peeled
- 1 cup (8 fl oz) heavy cream
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 clove garlic
minced
- ½ cup (2 oz) finely grated Gruyere cheese
- Cracked black pepper
to serve
- Chopped chives
to serve
Instructions
- 1Using a mandoline, cut the potatoes into 1/8-inch thick slices. Place them in a large bowl.
- 2Add the cream, salt, pepper, thyme and garlic to the potatoes and mix to coat.
- 3Layer in a 8-inch square baking dish. Pour over the cream that is left in the bowl and sprinkle with the cheese. Cover with a sheet of parchment paper then foil. The parchment paper stops the cheese sticking to the foil.
- 4Insert the wire rack into position 6.
- 5Once preheated, place the dish in the oven and start the timer. When the Rotate Remind signals, rotate the dish, remove the foil and parchment paper and continue cooking.
- 6The gratin should be golden brown. If not, give it a bit more.
- 7Sprinkle with cracked pepper and chives.