Description
A comforting and rich dish with layers of creamy potatoes and Gruyère cheese, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of diced potatoes
- 2 cups of heavy cream
- 1 cup of grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until translucent and lightly golden.
- Combine diced potatoes, heavy cream, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, mixing well.
- Layer half of the potato mixture in a greased baking dish, followed by half of the sautéed onions and half of the Gruyère cheese.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining potato mixture, onions, and Gruyère cheese.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for about 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly, and the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving, and garnish with fresh thyme.
Notes
For variations, try adding fresh rosemary, replacing Gruyère cheese with aged cheddar, or adding steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: French recipe, creamy potatoes, Gruyère cheese, comfort food, family dinners