Gratins de Pomme de Terre Croustillants et Fondants
Indulge in the comforting delight of Gratins de Pomme de Terre Croustillants et Fondants. This creamy potato gratin features tender, thinly sliced potatoes enveloped in a luscious sauce, topped with golden, melted cheese that creates a crispy crust. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner at home, this dish boasts an irresistible combination of textures—crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Simple to prepare and versatile enough to pair with various main courses or serve as a vegetarian option, this gratin will quickly become a favorite on your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 people 1x
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg potatoes (Ratte, Monalisa, or Charlotte)
- 200 ml crème fraîche
- 100 ml milk
- 20 g butter
- 150 g grated cheese (Comté, emmental, or gruyère)
- 1 onion, finely sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes uniformly.
- In a mixing bowl, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in butter until softened.
- Whisk together crème fraîche, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in another bowl; add the sautéed onion and garlic.
- Layer half of the potato slices in a baking dish; pour half of the creamy mixture over them and sprinkle with cheese. Repeat layers.
- Place thyme and bay leaf on top of the last layer.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes; remove foil for the last 15 minutes to brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg