25-Min Potato Gratin
Creamy layers of potato, cheese, and aromatics baked until golden. A French classic stripped down to weeknight speed—no cream, just butter, stock, and gruyère.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Slice potatoes into 1/8-inch-thin rounds using a mandoline or knife.
Step 2
Butter a 9-inch baking dish generously. Layer half the potatoes, salting each layer lightly.
Step 3
Scatter garlic and thyme over potatoes. Top with half the gruyère, then remaining potatoes.
Step 4
Pour stock slowly over the top until it reaches the potato level. Dot with remaining butter.
Step 5
Top with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered 18–20 minutes until edges are golden and bubbling.
Step 6
Rest 2 minutes, then serve hot straight from the dish.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch baking dish
- mandoline or sharp knife
- box grater
- measuring cups and spoons
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