Potatoes Gratin
Nothing beats this comforting dish at family gatherings! It's creamy, cheesy, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds potatoes sliced thin
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1.5 cups Gruyere cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free flour (if needed)
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1.5 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by melting the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add in the chopped onion and sauté until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and thyme, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mixture, stirring well, and cook until it starts to lightly brown, which should take about a minute.
- Gradually pour in the milk, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens—this usually takes 1-2 minutes.
- Lower the heat, add in 1/2 cup of the Gruyere cheese and let it melt into the sauce. Then, season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper as per taste.
- Layer some of this creamy sauce at the bottom of a large baking dish, then arrange the thinly sliced potatoes in the dish, placing sauce between layers.
- Once all the potatoes are in, pour the remaining sauce over them and top it off with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 45-60 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.