Classic Potato Gratin Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lbs yukon gold potatoes
3 cups whipping cream
1 tsp coarse salt
1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
3/4 cup finely shredded gruyere cheese or 3/4 cup emmenthaler cheese or 3/4 cup comte cheese

Directions:

Heat the oven to 400°F.
Using a very sharp knife, a mandoline, or th slicing blade on a food processor, cut the potatoes into uniform 1/8-inch slices (no thicker).
Put the potatoes in a large heavy-based saucepan and add the cream, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and garlic.
Cook the mixture over medium-high heat until the cream boils, stirring occasionally (very gently with a rubber spatula so you don't break up the slices).
When the cream boils, pour the mixture into a 2 1/2- or 3-qt.
Baking dish.
If you don't want a tender but garlicky surprise mouthful, remove and discard the garlic cloves (I leave them in, they're delicious!).
Shake the dish to let the slices settle and then sprinkle the cheese on top.
Bake until the top is deep golden brown, the cream has thickened and bubbled, and the potatoes are extremely tender when pierced with a knife, about 40 min.
Don't worry if the dish looks too liquidy at this point; it will set up as it cools a bit.
Before serving, let the potatoes cool until they're very warm but not hot (at least 15 min.) or serve them at room temperature.
Note: This is also great for breakfast, barely re-warmed in the microwave.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	267.78 Kcal (1121 kJ)
Calories from fat	161.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.93g	28%
Cholesterol	63.56mg	21%
Sodium	347.7mg	14%
Potassium	532.39mg	11%
Total Carbs	22.04g	7%
Sugars	1.15g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.16g	5%
Protein	6.93g	14%
Vitamin C	21.1mg	35%
Iron	91.9mg	510%
Calcium	173.8mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	155.4 Kcal (651 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.41g	28%
Cholesterol	36.89mg	21%
Sodium	201.78mg	14%
Potassium	308.96mg	11%
Total Carbs	12.79g	7%
Sugars	0.67g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.68g	5%
Protein	4.02g	14%
Vitamin C	12.2mg	35%
Iron	53.3mg	510%
Calcium	100.9mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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