02 Feb Potato Gratin
Posted at 09:06h
in RECIPES
Ingredients
- Leek: 1 unit
- Double cream: 200 millilitres
- Eggs: 2 units
- Grated cheese: 150 grams
- Potatoes: 1 kilogram
- Confit garlic: 5 cloves
- Oil: as needed
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Preparation
- Prepare the cream mixture: In a bowl, mix the double cream, eggs, grated cheese, salt, pepper, and the finely sliced leeks, previously sautéed.
- Prepare the potatoes: Peel and finely slice the potatoes using a mandoline. Mash the confit garlic into a paste and mix it with the potatoes.
- Assemble the gratin: Arrange the potato slices vertically in a greased rectangular oven dish.
- Add the cream mixture: Pour the cream mixture over the potatoes, ensuring they are well covered.
- Bake: Cover the dish with aluminium foil and place it in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 40 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Remove the aluminium foil and cook for a few more minutes if necessary, until the top is golden and the potatoes are fully cooked. Serve hot.
