Brazilian recipe
Delicious Homemade Gratin Potatoes
An easy oven-baked gratin potato recipe, creamy and irresistible. Perfect as a side dish for meats or as a vegetarian main course.
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Ingredients
5 large potatoes
3/4 cup milk
1 carton heavy cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter
100 g shredded mozzarella cheese
Oregano to taste
Salt to taste
3/4 cup milk
1 carton heavy cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter
100 g shredded mozzarella cheese
Oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Potatoes can be found at most grocery stores and fresh produce markets.
Milk, heavy cream, flour, butter, and mozzarella cheese are standard items at grocery stores.
Oregano and salt are common pantry staples, available at any grocery store.
Milk, heavy cream, flour, butter, and mozzarella cheese are standard items at grocery stores.
Oregano and salt are common pantry staples, available at any grocery store.
Preparation method
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into medium-thick slices
- Cook the potato slices in the microwave for about 7 minutes on high power, or boil them on the stovetop until tender but firm
- Season the cooked potatoes with salt to taste during cooking, if desired
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the oregano
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, and flour until smooth
- Pour the milk mixture into the saucepan with the butter and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly
- Season the sauce with salt to taste, remembering to adjust if the potatoes have already been salted
- In a medium baking dish, layer alternating slices of potato and the creamy sauce
- Drizzle each layer of potato with a little of the melted butter with oregano
- Finish by covering the entire surface with the shredded mozzarella cheese
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly
Observations
Gratin potatoes are a classic of home cooking, loved for their simplicity and comforting flavor. Prepared with tender potatoes and a creamy sauce, topped with melted cheese, this recipe is ideal for family meals or for impressing guests.
The practicality is one of the great advantages of this recipe, allowing it to be made quickly and adapted to personal taste. Whether served hot, fresh from the oven, or cold, gratin potatoes remain delicious and versatile.
The practicality is one of the great advantages of this recipe, allowing it to be made quickly and adapted to personal taste. Whether served hot, fresh from the oven, or cold, gratin potatoes remain delicious and versatile.
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