Potato gratin with sour cream

6 servings

60 minutes

Potato gratin with sour cream is a refined dish of European cuisine that delights with its tenderness and rich flavor. The roots of this recipe trace back to France, where gratin became a symbol of cozy home cooking. Thin slices of potato layered like fish scales are soaked in aromatic cream with sour cream, garlic, and nutmeg, creating a delightful creamy consistency. Baked under an appetizing crust of cheese, the gratin achieves a harmonious blend of softness and crispy texture. It is perfect as a standalone dish or as a side to meat and fish. An ideal choice for cozy family dinners or festive occasions.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 355.6
• Proteins: 12.6g
• Fats: 19g
• Carbohydrates: 35.3g

Ingredients

• Potato: 1 kg
• Sour cream: 100 g
• Cream: 2 glass
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Nutmeg: 0.3 tsp
• Cheese: 150 g
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly. Arrange the potatoes in a shape resembling fish scales. Salt and pepper each layer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 1 kg
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Finely chop the garlic. Add it to the cream. Mix well. Slightly whip the cream with sour cream, add a little salt, and add freshly grated nutmeg.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Cream: 2 glasss
   • Sour cream: 100 g
   • Nutmeg: 0.3 teaspoon

3. Pour cream over the potatoes and sprinkle with grated cheese. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Bake for about 1 hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream: 2 glasss
   • Cheese: 150 g