Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Effortless Potato Gratin
- Prep time
- 10 minutes PT10M
- Cook time
- 40–50 minutes PT50M
- Yield
- 8–10 servings
- Difficulty
For an easy side that everyone will enjoy, have a potato party! The hardest part about this Gruyère-filled gratin is waiting for it to cool.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes3 pounds Russet potatoes 3 pounds Russet potatoes
- 2 cups heavy cream2 cups heavy cream 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced2 garlic cloves, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2½ cups grated Gruyère cheese, divided2½ cups grated Gruyère cheese, divided 2½ cups grated Gruyère cheese, divided
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper½ teaspoon cracked black pepper ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Peel and slice the potatoes to approximately ¼-inch thick using a mandoline or slicer. Place potatoes into a large, heavy-bottomed, nonreactive pot with cream, salt, and garlic. Heat over medium-low heat until cream thickens slightly and the potatoes are barely tender, about 20–25 minutes, being extremely careful not to scorch the cream.
Butter the inside of a 7x11-inch casserole dish and set aside.
Remove potatoes from heat and add 2 cups of cheese plus pepper, then gently mix with a spatula to avoid breaking up the potato slices. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, then top with remaining cheese.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

