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Alice Waters's Potato Gratin

URL: https://alexandracooks.com/2013/11/20/my-mothers-alice-waters-potato-gratin/

Ingredients

The gratin

  • 3 lbs. red skinned potatoes, peeled
  • 1 clove garlic, smashed
  • 1.5 cups chicken stock
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Seasoning

  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 8 to 10 sprigs fresh thyme
  • to taste freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
  • to rub softened butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF and prepare a baking dish with butter and garlic.
  2. Slice the potatoes into 1/8-inch thick pieces and layer them in the dish, seasoning each layer with salt, pepper, thyme, and nutmeg.
  3. Repeat the layering process and cover the top layer with chicken stock and heavy cream until just submerged.
  4. Sprinkle the grated cheeses on top and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, checking for doneness and browning.
  5. If the top browns too quickly, cover with foil and continue baking until the potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8 to 10
Calories
350
Total fat
20g
Total carbohydrates
30g
Total protein
10g
Sodium
500mg
Cholesterol
50mg

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