Scalloped Potato Gratin
Have you ever made something that is so unbelievably fantastic that you don’t understand how you lived before trying it? Something so good that you seriously consider putting on the list of things you would make sure to have if you were stranded on a desert island?
This dish is one of those things. Honestly, if I had to choose only one thing that I was allowed to eat for the rest of my life, this would be a deep consideration.
Mom and I were preparing for Christmas dinner last year, and she came across this recipe by Tyler Florence. Ever since she brought this gem into our lives, every person that has consumed it falls in love instantly and wants the recipe. Now I have had a lot of incredible potato dishes in my life but this one by far surpasses every single one of them.
So what are you waiting for???!!! Get crackin’ on some Gratin!
Scalloped Potato Gratin
Source: Tyler Florence
Serves 4-6
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 sprig fresh thyme
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Butter
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch thick slices
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for broiling
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a saucepan, heat up the cream with a sprig of thyme, chopped garlic and nutmeg.
While cream is heating up, butter a casserole dish. Place a layer of potato in an overlapping pattern and season with salt and pepper. Remove cream from heat, then pour a little over the potatoes. Top with some grated Parmesan. Make 2 more layers. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Sprinkle some more Parmesan and broil until cheese browns, about 5 minutes.
these look and sound so delicious I just love that nutmeg in there got to try these soon~
1This looks sinfully heavenly!
I’m always looking for a new side dish to try during the holidays and I think this might be it. Can’t go wrong with heavy cream! I’ll have to test it soon as I surely cannot wait 6 months! BTW, I love Tyler’s show and recipes. Thanks for sharing.
2This dish does look wonderful, might have to give it a try!
3Scalloped potatoes is the best side dish ever. And your picture makes me want to lick the plate.
4Looks delightful!
5This is honestly the best dish in history.
6I can feel my arteries clogging already….but hey, somethings gonna kill me, right? I have never been steered wrong by Tyler Florence, than man knows how to cook, and by the look of this blog, so do YOU! Thanks for sharing this great recipe. Cheers – S
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