Potatoes Au Gratin

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Potatoes au gratin is a classic French dish that consists of thinly sliced potatoes baked in a rich and creamy cheese sauce. The potatoes are usually first cooked in milk or cream, along with garlic, onion, and spices such as nutmeg and thyme. The creamy mixture is then poured over the sliced potatoes in a baking dish and topped with grated cheese, usually a combination of Gruyere and Parmesan.

The dish is then baked in the oven until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly, and the potatoes are tender and fully cooked. Potatoes au gratin is a comforting and indulgent side dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner.

Ingredients

600gr (3 medium) potatoes200 gr crab meat (optional)3 cups grated mozzarella cheese1 tsp of each fresh thyme and rosemary leaves (2 tsp of each if using dried)

Cream Mixture (Premixed)

1 cups full cream2 garlic cloves, minced2 tbsp butter, melted1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)1/2 tsp black pepper1/4 tsp grated nutmeg

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400f/200c2. Peel potato and thinly slice them into 1- 2mm3. In a 28x18x5cm or 11x7x2 inch baking dish, spray oil.4. Layer potato slices, followed by crab meat (if using), Cream mixture, thyme, rosemary and cheese. Repeat the layer twice more but for the last layer just potato, cream and herbs5. Cover baking dish with foil and bake for 1 hr6. Discard foil, spread more cheese on top and bake uncovered for another 5-10 mins until cheese bubbly golden brown