# Mashed Potato Gratin

This recipe is for a mashed potato gratin, a creamy and cheesy potato dish with crispy, garlic parmesan potatoes on top.

- Servings: 8 servings
- Total time: 85 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 Grated Cheddar
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
- 750 g Baking Potatoes
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 large clove Garlic
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.125 tsp Black Pepper
- 40 g Parmesan
- 1 Fresh Chives

## Instructions

1. Peel and dice the potatoes into chunks, then place them in a large pot of cold water. Stir in 1 tbsp salt and bring to a boil. Cook until knife tender.
2. Drain the potatoes and leave for 1 minute.
3. Add butter and cream to the pot and stir to melt the butter. Add the drained potatoes and mash until smooth.
4. Mash in the cheese then season with salt and pepper.
5. Spoon the mashed potatoes into a baking dish and level off.
6. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
7. Peel and thinly slice the potatoes into half moons.
8. In a large bowl whisk the butter, garlic, salt and pepper, then toss in the sliced potatoes and half of the parmesan.
9. Layer the potato slices cut-side-down on top of the mashed potatoes in 3 rows and at a slight angle.
10. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
11. Remove foil, sprinkle over the rest of the parmesan and bake again for 40 minutes. The top should be golden and crisp.
12. Leave to rest for 15-20 minutes.
13. Garnish with fresh chives.

## Equipment

- large pot
- colander
- wooden spoon
- potato masher
- 25cm x 17cm baking dish
- knife
- bowl
- whisk

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYTkHuau/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ae31f4ce-379f-4919-bc9a-76aa462cae4d
- Extracted: 2025-01-07

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