Gratin Potatoes
- Ready In:
- 1hr 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 3 garlic cloves, 1 halved, 2 minced
- 44.37 ml unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 295.73 ml whole milk
- 236.59 ml heavy cream (double)
- 9.85 ml kosher salt
- 4.92 ml fresh ground pepper
- 0.5 ml of fresh ground nutmeg
- 5 russet potatoes, about 2 1/2 pounds
directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Rub an 8x8 inch baking dish with the cut sides of the garlic halves (discard the halves).
- Coat the inside of the dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
- In a large pot, combine the milk, cream, minced garlic, kosher salt, pepper, nutmeg and remaining butter.
- Peel 1 of the potatoes and cut into 1/8 inch thick slices.
- Add potato slices to the milk mixture (this will prevent discoloration) Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
- Bring the milk mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes to the prepared dish.
- Pour remaining liquid over potatoes until almost covered, discard any remaining liquid.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40-45 minutes, uncover and bake until tender, the liquid is thickly bubbling, and the top is brown and crusty, about 20-25 minutes longer.
- Remove from the oven and let stand 10-12 minutes, then serve.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Matthew Molus
Mission Viejo, CA