Decadent Creamy Potato Gratin

Decadent Creamy Potato Gratin

75 mins
medium
6 servings

A rich and flavorful potato gratin, perfect for a special occasion. Layers of crispy potatoes, savory speck, melty fontina, and a touch of creamy indulgence.

Comfort FoodPotato GratinVegetarian

Equipment Needed

  • Baking dish
  • Pot

Ingredients

  • 800.00 gPotatoes(Yukon Gold or Russet recommended)
  • 150.00 gSpeck(Italian smoked bacon)
  • 300.00 gFontina Cheese(Aged for a rich flavor)
  • 150.00 mlMilk(Whole milk for best results)
  • 30.00 gParmesan Cheese(Grated)
  • 1.00 Onion(Thinly sliced)
  • 50.00 gButter(For topping)
  • 2.00 tspSalt(To taste)
  • 1.00 tspBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

Instructions

1

Peel and slice potatoes into 1/2-cm thick rounds.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

2

Boil potatoes in salted water for 5 minutes until tender.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Slice the onion thinly.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Drain potatoes and let cool slightly.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Butter a round baking dish. Layer potatoes, speck, onion, and fontina slices vertically in the dish.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

6

Repeat layering until all ingredients are used.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Pour milk over the layered potatoes.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

9

Top with butter pieces.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

10

Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Estimated time: 35 minutes