Au Gratin Potato Recipe

You don't have to be Irish to love your spuds - this delicious au gratin potato recipe is certain to make converts even out of non-potato-lovers. Tender and tasty potatos in a rich and creamy sauce with just the right amount of spicing, - just the thought of this potato gratin dish is enough to make my mouth water!!

The key to making the perfect au gratin potato recipe is in the choice of potato. Pick a good all-purpose potato such as the Yukon Gold, Superior or Kennebec. They are moister than baking potatoes and are particularly well-suited to gratins. Don't skimp on the cream, just use a lighter one if whipping cream is too rich for your tastebuds (or waistline).

Oh, and did we mention how easy our au gratin potato recipe is to make??

Best Au Gratin Potato Recipe

2 lbs potatoes (preferably Yukon Gold)
1 cup whipping cream or table cream
1 cup milk
2 tsp thyme
2 tsp finely chopped garlic
freshly ground black pepper
Parmesan cheese to taste

Grase a casserole with butter or margarine.
Mix whipping cream and milk together and set aside.
Slice potatoes thinly and layer potatoes in casserole, adding garlic, thyme, freshly ground black pepper and parmesan cheese to each layer (usually 3 layers of potatoes).
Pour milk/whipping cream mixtue evenly over entire casserole.
Cover casserole tightly with foil and bake 45 minutes at 350F. Remove foil and bake an additonal 30 minutes or until golden.

Enjoy!!

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