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25-Min Cheesy Potato Gratin

Thinly sliced potatoes layered with melted cheese and cream, finished under the broiler until bubbly and golden. A rustic French classic that tastes like it simmered for hours but comes together in under 30 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
520
Protein
18g
25-Min Cheesy Potato Gratin
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 450°F. Slice potatoes into 1/8-inch-thin rounds with a mandoline or sharp knife.

  2. Step 2

    Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add mushrooms and garlic, sauté until mushrooms release liquid and edges brown, about 4 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Layer half the potato slices in a buttered 9x13-inch baking dish, overlapping slightly. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. Step 4

    Scatter mushroom mixture over potatoes. Top with remaining potato slices, overlapping. Season again.

  5. Step 5

    Pour cream evenly over potatoes. Sprinkle gruyère on top, covering surface completely.

  6. Step 6

    Bake 15 minutes until edges bubble, then broil 2–3 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbling at the rim.

Tools you’ll need

  • mandoline or chef's knife
  • 12-inch skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • oven (preheated to 450°F)

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