Yukon Gold Potatoes: The Perfect All-Purpose Potato
Yukon Gold Potato Gratin is a creamy, cheesy potato casserole perfect for holidays or dinner parties, packed with rich flavor and golden perfection.
Ingredients
- - 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes thinly sliced
- - 2 cups heavy cream
- - 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- - 2 cloves garlic minced
- - 1 tsp salt
- - 1/2 tsp black pepper
- - 2 sprigs fresh rosemary optional, for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or oil.
- 3. In a saucepan, heat heavy cream with minced garlic, salt, and pepper over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- 4. Layer half of the potato slices in the baking dish. Pour half of the cream mixture over them.
- 5. Sprinkle half of the Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses over the potatoes.
- 6. Add the remaining potato slices, pour the remaining cream mixture, and top with the rest of the cheeses.
- 7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- 8. Remove the foil and bake for another 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- 9. Garnish with fresh rosemary if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a crispier top, broil the gratin for 2–3 minutes at the end of baking.
- Yukon Gold potatoes are recommended for their buttery flavor and creamy texture, but other potatoes can be used as a substitute.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Yukon Gold potatoes are recommended for their buttery flavor and creamy texture, but other potatoes can be used as a substitute.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.