Cheesy Garlic Potatoes Gratin – Easy & Creamy

Here’s a deliciously creamy and cheesy Garlic Potatoes Gratin recipe that’s easy to make and perfect as a comforting side dish.

Cheesy Garlic Potatoes Gratin – Easy & Creamy

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs (about 4-5 medium) potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), thinly sliced (~⅛ inch thick)
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (Gruyère, cheddar, or a mix)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp butter (for greasing)
• 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp dried thyme (or 1 tsp fresh thyme)
• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, but adds depth)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven & Prep Potatoes:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish (or similar) with butter.
• Peel (optional) and thinly slice potatoes (~⅛ inch thick) for even cooking.

1. Make Creamy Garlic Mixture:

• In a saucepan, heat heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and nutmeg over medium heat until warm (do not boil).

1. Layer Potatoes & Cheese:

• Arrange half of the potato slices in the baking dish, slightly overlapping.
• Pour half of the cream mixture over the potatoes.
• Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese and Parmesan.
• Repeat with remaining potatoes, cream, and cheeses.

1. Bake Until Golden & Bubbly:

• Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
• Remove foil, increase heat to 400°F (200°C), and bake for 15-20 more minutes until golden and bubbly.
• Let rest 10 minutes before serving (helps thicken the sauce).

Optional Add-Ins:

• Crispy Topping: Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle before final bake.
• Bacon: Add cooked, chopped bacon between layers for extra flavor.

Enjoy!