Holiday gratin Recipe
French · Side dish · 80 min total
A creamy, cheesy potato gratin with layers of ham and a hint of nutmeg, perfect for festive gatherings.
20
min prep
60
min cook
8
servings
410
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz cooked ham, diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cream, milk, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Layer half of the potato slices in the baking dish, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle with half of the ham, then half of the Gruyère and Parmesan.
- Pour half of the cream mixture over the layers.
- Repeat with remaining potatoes, ham, cheeses, and cream mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Use a mandoline for even potato slices.
- Can be assembled a day ahead; refrigerate and add 10 minutes to baking time.
- Leftovers can be reheated in a 350°F oven.
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