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.
1
Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly. Arrange the potatoes in a shape resembling fish scales. Salt and pepper each layer.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cream: 2 glasss
- Cheese: 150 g
