Simple Potato Gratin
This gratin is so simple because it repeats layer after layer of the same ingredients and then topping with cream and cheese. Kids get into the rhythm of it, and it’s so easy to sit back and let them create!
Equipment
- 400′ oven preheated
- Buttered baking dish (I use a 9×12 for a large group, smaller for a more minor dinner party)
Ingredients
- 1/2 russet potato per person (so if we have 8 guests coming, I buy 4 potatoes)
- Cream (a pint is usually good to buy; you might not use it all)
- 1 large Shallot
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- Couple handfuls of shredded white cheese (I like to use a Gruyere or sharp white cheddar)
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Pepper
Instructions
- Peel your potatoes, and using a mandolin or your food processor, very thinly slice your potatoes. We want them to be thin enough you can almost read thru them.
- Have your older kids help with the prepping of the potatoes- no way my toddlers are getting their hands on the mandolin! However, the little ones love to watch!
- Place a layer of potatoes down on your buttered dish, a sprinkle of your shallot and garlic mixes, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Have your child repeat that pattern until you’ve used all your slices of potatoes.
- Pour your cream on top of your dish and cover your layers about 3/4 of the way up with cream. Again, eyeball it. You can’t mess it up!
- Top with cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes.