Easy Potatoes Au Gratin

5 from 1 vote

These easy potatoes au gratin deliver creamy, cheesy layers of thinly sliced potatoes baked to golden perfection without a complicated cheese sauce. It’s a simple yet comforting side dish that pairs beautifully with various main courses, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.

Course Sides

Cuisine American

Keyword holiday, potatoes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 5

Total Time 1 15

Servings servings

Calories 350kcal

Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ½ cups heavy cream
3 minced garlic cloves
2 Tbsp butter melted
Salt and pepper to taste
2 lb potatoes peeled and sliced 1/8" thick (I used Yukon gold)
2 cups shredded mozzarella
½ tsp dried thyme leaves

Instructions

Preheat the oven at 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
In a medium glass bowl combine the heavy cream, garlic, butter, salt and black pepper. Set aside.
Place the sliced potatoes in three tight slightly slanted rows. Pour the cream mixture evenly over the potatoes.
Cover them with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes.
After 45 minutes, remove the foil and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 20 more minutes or until potatoes are done and golden brown on top.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the thyme.

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