french potato-garlic gratin

Name: French Potato-Garlic Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 1 large garlic clove, smashed; 3 tablespoon(s) butter, divided; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced; - salt and pepper, to taste; - freshly grated nutmeg; 1 - egg, slightly beaten; 1/2 cup(s) milk; 1 cup(s) gruyere cheese, shredded

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Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Grapeview, WA

Updated on Jun 16, 2015

Here is an easy way to dress up potatoes for a family or company dinner. The lightly salted, nutty flavor of grated Gruyere cheese lends an exquisite taste to the humble potato gratin. From For the Love of Potatoes! by Darlene Kronschnabel.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 large garlic clove, smashed
3 tablespoons butter, divided
4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- salt and pepper, to taste
- freshly grated nutmeg
1 - egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 cup gruyere cheese, shredded

How To Make french potato-garlic gratin

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F.

Step 2

Rub the inside of a shallow earthen casserole with the smashed garlic. Mince the leftover portion.
Step 3

Generously spread butter over the bottom of the casserole.
Step 4

Layer the potato slices over the butter.
Step 5

Scatter the minced garlic across the potatoes.
Step 6

Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg.
Step 7

In a small bowl, beat the egg and milk until blended. Pour over the potatoes.
Step 8

Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top.
Step 9

Dot with remaining butter.
Step 10

Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until the top is golden and potatoes are tender.
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