potato artichoke gratin

Wellington, FL
Updated on Nov 24, 2018

I make this potato dish every Christmas with my prime rib. It is a favorite of my husbands. It is deliciously rich so it is a once-in-a-while indulgence.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Oh, this is an indulgent holiday side dish recipe... and worth every calorie. It's rich, creamy and has a great crisp crust. We loved adding artichokes to a gratin recipe. Not traditional, but delicious.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds yukon gold potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced (1/4 inch)
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoons white pepper, divided
  • 2 - medium onions, halved, sliced (1/4 inch)
  • 1 can artichoke hearts, drained, thinly sliced, 14 oz
  • 1 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup creme fraiche
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese, 4 oz
  • 1/2 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened

How To Make potato artichoke gratin

  • Draining cooked slices of potatoes.
    Step 1
    Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Cook potato slices in a large pot of simmering salted water 8 to 10 minutes or until barely fork tender.
  • Putting together the layers of the casserole.
    Step 2
    Butter a 13 x 9 inch (3 quart) glass baking dish. In a small bowl, stir together salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Arrange one-fourth of the potato slices over bottom of dish. Sprinkle with one-fourth of the salt mixture. Cover with second layer of potatoes; sprinkle with one-fourth of the salt mixture. Top with onions and artichokes.
  • Ending with potato slices and salt on top.
    Step 3
    Repeat layering of potatoes and sprinkling of salt mixture twice.
  • Baking the gratin in the oven.
    Step 4
    In a medium bowl, whisk together cream, creme fraiche, nutmeg and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Pour over gratin. Bake 15 minutes.
  • Topping the gratin with bread crumbs and butter.
    Step 5
    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together cheese and bread crumbs. After 15 minutes of baking, sprinkle gratin with bread crumb mixture; dot with butter.
  • A bite of the potato artichoke gratin.
    Step 6
    Bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.

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Category: Vegetables
Category: Potatoes
Collection: Festive Feasts
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes

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