Name: Potato Gratin (Standard)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs Russet Potatoes-peeled and thinly sliced; 2 cups Whole Milk; 1/4 cup Butter; 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 1/4 tsp Nutmeg-ground; 1 cup Cheddar Cheese-shredded

Recipe tier

A comforting and classic potato gratin, perfect as a side dish for any meal. Thinly sliced potatoes baked in a creamy cheese sauce.

Total 1h 15m

Serves 6

Steps 7

Ingredients 8

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Potatoes
2 lbs 900 g Russet Potatoes-peeled and thinly sliced
Sauce
2 cups 480 mL Whole Milk
cup 60 mL Butter
cup 30 g All-Purpose Flour
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black Pepper
tsp 1.25 mL Nutmeg-ground
Cheese
1 cup 100 g Cheddar Cheese-shredded

Equipment

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, creating a roux.
Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in Salt, Pepper, and Nutmeg.
Layer Potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Pour Sauce over the Potatoes, ensuring they are well coated.
Sprinkle Cheddar Cheese evenly over the top.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until Potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.