Potatoes au gratin

1h 15m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2Cut the top off of a garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper. Wrap in foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  3. 3Peel and wash six large potatoes. Slice thinly and place in ice water to prevent browning.
  4. 4Grate parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella cheeses.
  5. 5In a small bowl, combine paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, parsley flakes, and Lawry's seasoning.
  6. 6Melt half a stick of butter in a cast iron skillet.
  7. 7Add two tablespoons of flour to the melted butter and stir until combined.
  8. 8Add one cup of milk and one cup of heavy cream. Stir in spices.
  9. 9Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into the cream mixture. If you didn't roast garlic, add a teaspoon of garlic powder.
  10. 10Add cheeses one by one, incorporating gently. Start with parmesan, then cheddar, and finally mozzarella.
  11. 11Layer potato slices in a baking dish, then pour cheese sauce over them and spread evenly.
  12. 12Sprinkle mozzarella, cheddar, and parsley on top.
  13. 13Bake at 350°F (175°C) for one hour.
  14. 14Broil for a few minutes to brown the top.
  15. 15Add more parsley on top and let it cool slightly before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 large potatoes
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz cheddar cheese
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Lawry's seasoning
  • 0.5 stick butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Equipment

knifealuminum foilbaking sheetbox graterbowlwhiskcast iron skilletbaking dish

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