Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups béchamel sauce
- 1 cup grated cheese (like Gruyère or Cheddar)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons butter, for greasing the dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Layer half of the potato slices in the dish and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Spread half of the béchamel sauce over the potatoes and sprinkle with half of the cheese.
- Add the remaining potatoes, season again, and top with the rest of the béchamel and cheese.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender.
Notes
- Let the gratin rest for a few minutes before serving.
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon or onions between the layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg