Description
Roasted Garlic Potatoes au Gratin is a creamy, cheesy dish that elevates any meal with its rich flavors and comforting texture. Layered with tender potatoes, roasted garlic, and a blend of sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheese, this gratin is baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 bulb roasted garlic
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish with butter.
- Wash, peel, and thinly slice the potatoes.
- Roast the garlic at 400°F (200°C) for 30-40 minutes until soft, then squeeze out the cloves into a bowl.
- In another bowl, mix heavy cream with cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, roasted garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Layer sliced potatoes in the greased baking dish, pouring the cream mixture over each layer until all ingredients are used.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Use starchy potatoes like Yukon Gold for the best texture. For added flavor variation, consider mixing in herbs like thyme or rosemary. This recipe can be prepared ahead of time; just refrigerate before baking.