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Potato Gratin
A creamy, cheesy potato gratin layered with garlic and thyme, baked to perfection.
Cook time
45 minutes
Servings
4
Ingredients
7
Steps
10
Filed under: baked, under 1 hour, vegetarian.
Source channel: Adam Byatt
Key ingredients
Potatoes, Garlic, Fresh thyme, Compte cheese, Double cream.
Ingredients
- Potatoes
- Salt
- Garlic
- Fresh thyme
- Compte cheese
- Double cream
- Black pepper
Method
- Slice the potatoes thinly, using a mandolin with a guard if necessary.
- In a heavy-based pan, start layering the ingredients.
- Add a little salt and garlic at the bottom.
- Layer the sliced potatoes, then sprinkle with thyme and grated compt cheese.
- Continue layering with cream, thyme, salt, and black pepper after each layer of potatoes.
- Avoid clumping; ensure even placement for even cooking.
- For the top layer, slice a potato into thin, round slices for a decorative finish.
- Add a final layer of cream, pepper, salt, and cheese.
- Cover the pan with a cloth and place it in a water bath to prevent the cream from splitting.
- Bake in the oven at 170°C for about 45 minutes.