Side Dish: France – Gratin De Pommes De Terre (Potato Gratin)
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Serving Size: 6
Approximate Time
Prep
15 min
Cook
1 hr
Additional
10 min
Total
1 hr 10 min
Ingredients
4 large potatoes, thinly sliced 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream 1 cup (100 g) Gruyère cheese, grated 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and black pepper to taste 1 tsp (1 g) fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with butter. 2. Layer the sliced potatoes in the dish, seasoning each layer with garlic, salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of thyme. 3. Pour the cream over the potatoes and top with grated Gruyère cheese. 4. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. 5. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly. 6. Let it cool slightly before serving.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 6
Calories: 394 kcal
Carbohydrates: 44.4 g
Protein: 11.2 g
Fat: 19.9 g
Saturated fat: 12.4 g
Cholesterol: 63 mg
Fiber: 5.2 g
Sodium: 145 mg
Potassium: 1100 mg
Calcium: 226 mg
Iron: 2.1 mg
Vitamin A: 209 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 49.1 mg
Vitamin D: 0.7 µg
Nutrition estimated: November 5, 2026
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Cholesterol, Fiber, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin D are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.