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baked cheesy potatoes casserole

Cheesy potato casserole (au gratin)

Cheesy potato casserole (au gratin) is delicious and hearty dish that can be served as a main or a side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Courses
Cuisine French
Servings 4
Calories 1208 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 5-6 medium-sized potatoes
  • 1 cup of crème fraîche or heavy cream (Alternative: 1/2 cup of milk with 2 tablespoons of philadelphia cream cheese)
  • 1.5 cups of grated cheese such as gruyére, emmental, or cheddar
  • 1/2 teaspoon of finely grated nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons of butter
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • a few leaves of parsley or chives

Optional

  • 2 cups of smoked ham (500 g)
  • 1/2 cup of finely chopped onions
  • 1 cup of rinsed fresh spinach

Instructions
 

  • Wash and peel the potatoes and chop into thin round slices.
  • Grease the casserole dish and layer the sliced potatoes across.
  • Add any optional ingredients (smoked ham, onions, etc) in between the potato slices.
  • Cook in preheated oven for 25 minutes at 400F° ( 200C°).
  • While waiting, mix the crème fraîche (heavy cream), butter, garlic, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  • Once the 25 minutes of cooking is done, add the mixture over the top of the potatoes in the casserole.
  • Sprinkle the grated cheese on top.
  • Add a few leaves of parsley on top for decoration.
  • Continue cooking in oven for 25 minutes at 400F° ( 200C°) until potatoes and cheese are lightly browned.
  • Serve while warm.

Notes

If in a hurry, you can lightly boil the potatoes the night before to cut down the cooking time in the oven. You can also prepare it in the Instant pot for 8 minutes high pressure with quick release, peel them and then put them overnight in the fridge.
The next day, slice the potatoes, add the sauce and put in preheated oven for 20 minutes. (Precook the bacon if you are adding it to the recipe.)

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 1208kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 46gFat: 84gSaturated Fat: 47gPolyunsaturated Fat: 31gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 246mgSodium: 1564mgFiber: 8gSugar: 12g

Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.