French Russian Potato Gratin
A rich and creamy French-inspired potato gratin with a Russian twist, perfect for a cold winter night.
Ingredients
- ●3 pounds russet potatoespeeled and thinly sliced
- ●1 cup rich heavy creamunsalted
- ●1 cup gratin cheesegrated and divided
- ●2 tablespoons unsalted buttermelted
- ●2 tablespoons all-purpose flourfor thickening
- ●1 teaspoon saltto taste
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large saucepan, combine the heavy cream, 1/2 cup of the grated cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 3
Reduce the heat to low and let the cream mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the sliced potatoes, melted butter, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat the potatoes evenly.
- 5
In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, create a layer of potatoes. You can overlap them slightly.
- 6
Pour some of the cream mixture over the potatoes, followed by a sprinkle of grated cheese.
- 7
Repeat the layers until all the ingredients have been used, finishing with a layer of potatoes on top.
- 8
Sprinkle the remaining grated cheese over the top layer of potatoes.
- 9
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- 10
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the top layer of potatoes is golden brown.
- 11
Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.