Potatoes Gratin
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
- Total: 1 hr 10 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Inactive: 10 min
- Cook: 40 min
Ingredients
2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and sliced paper-thin
2 cups heavy cream
2 garlic cloves, split
Leaves from 4 fresh thyme sprigs
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl combine all the ingredients, tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Put the potato mixture into a casserole dish, flatten it out with a spatula, and bake for 40 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the gratin is bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chives.