Gratins de Pomme de Terre Croustillants et Fondants
Indulge in the delightful experience of Gratins de Pomme de Terre Croustillants et Fondants. This exquisite dish features layers of tender, thinly sliced potatoes enveloped in a creamy sauce and topped with a golden-brown cheese crust. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this gratin balances crispy and creamy textures beautifully. You can easily customize it by adding fresh herbs or your favorite veggies to create a unique flavor profile. With minimal preparation and straightforward steps, you’ll impress your guests and satisfy your cravings with this comforting classic.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- 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 cheese (Comté, Emmental, or Gruyère)
- 1 finely sliced onion
- 1 minced garlic clove
- Fresh thyme and bay leaf
- Salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Wash, peel, and thinly slice the potatoes.
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat; sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together crème fraîche, milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg, thyme leaves, and bay leaf.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the potato slices followed by half of the cream mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Bake for about 45 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (180g)
- Calories: 323
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 345mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg