Easy Side Dish for Bento: Potato Gratin

Potato gratin originated in France and is a popular dish in French cuisine. It is often served as a side dish and is loved for its creamy and cheesy flavor.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Easy Side Dish for Bento: Potato Gratin

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French Courses: Lunch, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Potatoes
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Gruyere cheese
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Peel and slice the potatoes into thin rounds.
3. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat. Add minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
4. Layer the sliced potatoes in a baking dish. Pour the cream mixture over the potatoes.
5. Sprinkle grated Gruyere cheese on top.
6. Dot the top with butter.
7. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
9. Let the potato gratin rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 5g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.