Potatoes au Gratin Gruyere

Name: Potatoes au Gratin Gruyere
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups sliced Yukon gold potatoes (1/8-inch slices); 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme, divided; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional; 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided; 1-1/3 cups heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons melted butter

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour 20 min.

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Creamy, cheesy and cozy—what's not to love about potatoes au gratin Gruyere? This decadent potato casserole will make any dinner feel like a special occasion.

Ingredients

8 cups sliced Yukon gold potatoes (1/8-inch slices)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided
1-1/3 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons melted butter

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°. Place potatoes, flour, 1 teaspoon thyme, salt, salt, garlic powder, pepper, nutmeg and if desired, cayenne, into a large bowl; toss to coat.
Layer half of the potatoes into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup Gruyere cheese. Layer the remaining potatoes on top. Pour cream and melted butter evenly over potatoes. Cover and bake 1 hour. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup Gruyere and 1 teaspoon thyme. Bake until potatoes are fork tender, about 20 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 294 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein.

Potatoes au gratin Gruyere is a delicious and flavorful side for your favorite meaty main dishes come fall and winter. Patience is key for turning out tender and cheesy 'taters! —Megan Taylor, Greenfield, Wisconsin

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