Description
Craving comfort food with a golden, crispy finish? This Crispy Parmesan and Gruyere Potato Gratin is a rich, cheesy side dish layered with buttery potatoes, fresh thyme, and a double-cheese combo that delivers both flavor and texture. It’s perfect for quick holiday side dishes, cozy family dinners, or when you’re hunting for new dinner ideas that never disappoint. Ideal for fans of easy recipes, this baked dish will soon be a household favorite!
Ingredients
2 ½ pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
2 cups heavy cream
1 ½ cups shredded Gruyere cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Rub a halved garlic clove all over the inside of your baking dish, then grease it with butter.
3. Use a mandoline or sharp knife to thinly slice the potatoes evenly.
4. In a small saucepan, warm the cream with minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper — do not boil.
5. Layer half of the potatoes in the baking dish, slightly overlapping. Pour half of the cream mixture over them and sprinkle with half the Gruyere.
6. Repeat the potato layer, cream, and cheese with the remaining ingredients.
7. Finish with Parmesan on top and dot with small butter pieces.
8. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
9. Uncover and bake for 20–25 more minutes until golden and crispy on top.
10. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Always use a mandoline for even potato slices — it helps cook evenly and gives a beautiful layered look.
For extra crisp on top, broil the gratin for 2–3 minutes at the end (watch closely!).
Letting the gratin rest after baking helps the layers set and makes serving easier.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: cheesy potato gratin, crispy gratin, Gruyere potatoes, easy dinner ideas, holiday side dish