# Mashed Potato Gratin

A creamy mashed potato base topped with crispy garlic parmesan potato gratin.

- Servings: 8 servings
- Total time: 75 min
- Cuisine: French
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.5 kg Baking Potatoes
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 1 tsp Salt
- 6 tbsp Butter
- 160 ml Cream
- 150 g Cheddar
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
- 750 g Baking Potatoes
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 large clove Garlic
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
- 40 g Parmesan
- 1 Fresh Chives

## Instructions

1. Peel and dice potatoes into chunks. Place in a large pot of cold water, stir in 1 tbsp salt, and bring to a boil. Cook until knife-tender. Drain and leave for 1 minute.
2. Add butter and cream to the pot, stir to melt. Add drained potatoes and mash until smooth. Mash in cheese, season with salt and pepper. Spoon into baking dish and level.
3. Preheat oven to 200C/400F.
4. Peel and thinly slice potatoes into half moons. Melt butter in a mixing bowl, whisk in garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss sliced potatoes and half the parmesan until coated.
5. Layer potato slices cut-side-down on mashed potatoes. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
6. Remove foil, sprinkle remaining parmesan, and bake for another 40 minutes until golden and crispy.
7. Let rest for 15-20 minutes. Garnish with chives and serve.

## Equipment

- large pot
- colander
- potato masher
- 25cm x 17cm baking dish
- mixing bowl
- knife
- peeler

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@dontgobaconmyheart_/video/7304013009138109729?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7446522505911092767
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8d449c4f-5d83-4635-9684-a147d711bd1c
- Extracted: 2025-01-10

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