Gratins de Pomme de Terre Croustillants et Fondants
Experience the delightful harmony of textures and flavors with Gratins de Pomme de Terre Croustillants et Fondants. This exquisite dish features layers of thinly sliced potatoes enveloped in a rich cream and cheese mixture, baked to golden perfection. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, these gratins are both comforting and impressive. The crispy top layer contrasts beautifully with the creamy interior, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve it alongside roasted chicken or grilled vegetables for a complete meal that satisfies all palates.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg Ratte, Monalisa, or Charlotte potatoes
- 200 ml crème fraîche
- 100 ml milk
- 20 g butter
- 150 g grated Comté, Emmental, or Gruyère cheese
- 1 finely sliced onion
- 1 minced garlic clove
- Fresh thyme and bay leaf
- Salt, pepper, nutmeg to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes; rinse to remove excess starch.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together crème fraîche, milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg, thyme leaves, and bay leaf.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the potato slices, drizzle half of the cream mixture over them, and sprinkle half of the cheese on top. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 40 minutes; remove foil in the last 10-15 minutes to achieve a golden crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 150g
- Calories: 297
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 435mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg