Potato gratin
This delicious cheesy potato gratin is simple to make and makes a perfect side dish.
What goes well alongside this dish?
You really can serve this alongside any meat – gammon, steak, sausages or chops, pop some veg on the side, maybe some gravy drizzled over the top!
Potato gratin
Ingredients
- 450 g potatoes, sliced
- pinch of salt
- 150 ml double cream
- 90 ml semi-skimmed milk
- 100 g cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200ºc / Gas 6. Peel the potatoes, then using a food processor or a mandolin, slice the potatoes so they are even. Bring a pan of lightly salted water to the boil and cook the potato slices for 8-10mins, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix together the double cream and milk.
- Grate the cheese and set aside.
- In a shallow baking dish, place a layer of potatoes, then sprinkle some cheese, salt and pepper and then repeat until all the potatoes and cheese have been used and ending with cheese on top.
- Carefully pour the milk mixture over the top. Bake in the oven for around 20mins or until golden brown on top. Serve hot.