Name: Golden Potato Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: butter; 1 cup whole milk; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 pounds potatoes; 1.5 cups white cheddar cheese

This Golden Potato Gratin looks quite fancy, but it's super easy to prepare. Creamy, cheesy, and decadent, it's a special side any time. I’m a big fan of potatoes because they’re inexpensive, versatile, delicious and kids tend to love them. This Golden Potato Gratin is super duper creamy, cheesy and decadent. It makes a really special side for the holidays or any night of the week really. Thin slices of Yukon Gold potatoes layered with white cheddar cheese? Doesn’t get any better than that!

Side Dishes

1 h 15 m

American

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Golden Potato Gratin

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Golden Potato Gratin

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Butter an 8×8 inch baking or oval gratin dish.

In a large bowl whisk the milk and salt.

Add the potatoes to the milk mixture and toss to combine.

Place half of the potatoes in the baking dish and sprinkle with half of the cheese.

Layer the remaining potatoes in the dish and pour any remaining milk over the potatoes.

Cover with cheese.

Bake, covered with foil for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 20-30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Slice Potatoes Uniformly 🔪
Use a mandoline slicer set to 1/8-inch thickness to ensure even cooking throughout the gratin, preventing some layers from being undercooked while others are mushy.
Parboil Potatoes First 💧
Briefly boil sliced potatoes for 3-4 minutes before layering to remove excess starch, which helps create a silkier sauce and prevents a gluey texture in the finished dish.
Create a Cheese Paste 🧀
Mix shredded white cheddar with a tablespoon of butter and flour before layering to distribute cheese evenly and prevent it from clumping, ensuring creamy consistency throughout every bite.
Warm Your Dairy First 🥛
Heat the milk and butter together before pouring over potatoes so the gratin cooks evenly and the cheese melts more smoothly without seizing or becoming grainy.
Test Doneness with Resistance ✨
Pierce the center of the gratin with a knife—it should slide through easily without resistance to confirm potatoes are fully tender and the dish is ready to serve.