Description
Looking for the ultimate comfort dish? This Crispy Parmesan and Gruyère Potato Gratin is a crowd-pleasing, golden-topped, cheesy masterpiece. With tender Yukon Gold potatoes layered in garlicky cream and two bold cheeses, it’s rich, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re after easy dinner ideas, a holiday side dish, or an elevated comfort meal, this easy recipe delivers every time. It’s perfect for Sunday dinners, cozy nights in, or your next dinner party.
Ingredients
2 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
1 ½ cups Gruyère cheese, freshly grated
¾ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 cups heavy cream
3 cloves garlic, smashed
2 tablespoons butter, for greasing and topping
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Peel the potatoes and slice them into 1/8-inch rounds using a mandoline or sharp knife. Place in a bowl of cold water to prevent browning.
3. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream with smashed garlic, salt, and pepper. Let it gently simmer for 5–7 minutes, then remove garlic cloves.
4. Grease a baking dish with butter. Begin layering: a layer of potatoes, a handful of Gruyère, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and a ladle of warm cream. Repeat until all ingredients are used, ending with cheese and a few dots of butter on top.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes.
6. Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 20–25 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbling.
7. Let the gratin rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.
8. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve warm.
Notes
Always warm the cream before pouring it over the potatoes for better absorption and flavor infusion.
Grate cheese fresh from the block — pre-shredded cheese doesn’t melt as well.
For the crispiest top, don’t overload cheese on the final layer and bake uncovered until deep golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cheesy potatoes, potato gratin, easy dinner, side dish