Pommes de Terre à la Crème
Pommes de Terre à la Crème is a classic French comfort dish of sliced potatoes slowly baked in a rich cream sauce until tender and golden. It typically features potatoes, heavy cream, butter, garlic, and herbs like thyme or nutmeg, originating from the rustic culinary traditions of France.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates from the potatoes and rich in fat from the cream and butter, providing a good source of energy and some calcium. A typical serving contains roughly 300-400 calories, depending on portion size and cream content.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 230 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 1.0 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it embodies the French philosophy of transforming simple, humble ingredients into elegant comfort food. Nutritionally, the high fat content from cream actually helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin A from the potatoes.
