Ina Garten Augratin Potatoes Recipe
The Ina Garten Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe is a classic. It is creamy, cheesy, and very delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs of Russet potatoes.
- 2 cups of heavy cream.
- 2 cups of grated Gruyere cheese.
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
- 1 yellow onion thinly sliced.
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
- 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- 2 teaspoons of fresh thyme leaves.
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
Instructions
Prep the Oven and Dish
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Grease your baking dish with butter. This prevents the potatoes from sticking.
Slice the Vegetables
- Peel the potatoes carefully. Slice them into thin rounds. Slice the yellow onion very thinly too.
Make the Cream Mixture
- Heat the cream in a small pan. Do not let it boil. Whisk in the salt and pepper. Add the nutmeg and thyme leaves.
Layer the Potatoes
- Place half of the potatoes in the dish. Add a layer of sliced onions. Sprinkle half of the Gruyere cheese.
Add the Rest
- Add the remaining potatoes on top. Pour the warm cream mixture over them. Press down on the potatoes gently.
Add the Topping
- Sprinkle the rest of the Gruyere cheese. Add the Parmesan cheese on top now. This creates a golden crust.
Bake the Dish
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil. Bake for about 40 minutes. Remove the foil after that time.
Finish Baking
- Bake for 20 more minutes uncovered. The top should be brown and bubbly. Check if potatoes are soft.
Let it Rest
- Take the dish out of the oven. Let it sit for 10 minutes. This helps the sauce thicken up.
Notes
- Use a mandoline for even slices.
- This helps the potatoes cook evenly.
- Do not skip the nutmeg.
- It adds a wonderful, hidden flavor.
- Use high-quality Gruyere cheese if possible.
- It melts much better than pre-shredded cheese.
- Always use heavy cream for richness.
- Milk will make the sauce too thin.
- Make sure to salt the layers well.
- Potatoes need plenty of salt for flavor.
- If the top browns too fast, use foil.
- Fresh thyme is better than dried herbs.
- Let the dish rest before serving it.
- This makes it easier to scoop out.