Potato and Goat Cheese Gratin Recipe

• Level: Intermediate
• Yield: 4 to 6 servings
• Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (1 of 6 servings): Calories 445 | Total Fat 36 g | Saturated Fat 23 g | Carbohydrates 23 g | Dietary Fiber 2 g | Sugar 3 g | Protein 9 g | Cholesterol 125 mg | Sodium 511 mg

• Total: 1 hr 35 min
• Prep: 10 min
• Inactive: 5 min
• Cook: 1 hr 20 min

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch slices
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Grease the bottom and sides of a 1 1/2-quart gratin dish with the butter.
3. Arrange a layer of overlapping potato slices on the bottom of the dish and sprinkle with half of the garlic and 1/3 of the goat cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Repeat with another layer of potatoes, the remaining garlic, another 1/3 of the cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Finish with a final layer of potatoes and the remaining cheese and season with salt and pepper. Pour the heavy cream over the top of the potatoes and, using your hands, press to condense the layers slightly. Make sure the potatoes are all covered with cream.
4. Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until the gratin is bubbly and golden brown on top and the potatoes are cooked through. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Potato and Goat Cheese Gratin

Transform simple ingredients into a creamy, tangy masterpiece with this Potato and Goat Cheese Gratinperfect for intermediate cooks craving comfort food that wows. Inspired by Emeril Lagasse, it layers thinly sliced russet potatoes with crumbled goat cheese, garlic, and rich heavy cream for a bubbly, golden bake serving 4 to 6. Dive in for just 10 minutes prep and emerge with an indulgent side (445 calories per serving) that's holiday-ready or weeknight magic.

Butter your 1 1/2-quart gratin dish, then build magic: overlap potato slices, scatter garlic and goat cheese, season boldly with salt and pepper. Repeat layers, top with cream, and press gently to infuse every bite. Bake uncovered at 350F for 1 hour 20 minutes until golden, bubbly, and knife-tender. Rest 5 minutesthen savor the luxurious melt.

Goat cheese's zesty tang elevates this beyond classic gratins, pairing perfectly with starchy russets. Amp it up with thyme, rosemary, or a panko-Parmesan crunch. Gluten-free and versatile, it shines beside roasts or veggies. Make-ahead: assemble a day early, bake from cold with extra time. Scale for crowds and watch it vanishyour new go-to for cozy, crowd-pleasing elegance!

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