Description
A delicious and creamy French Potato and Cheese Bake, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Whisk until well combined.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the baking dish. Pour half of the cream mixture over the potatoes, followed by half of the Gruyère and cheddar cheeses.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining potatoes, cream mixture, and cheeses.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Let the bake cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add cooked bacon or ham between the layers.
- Substitute the Gruyère cheese with mozzarella or fontina for a different taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg