Creamy Baked Potato Gratin with Parmesan

Najat

Photo by Najat

This recipe is perfect for when you’re craving a warm, comforting potato dish with a creamy, flavorful twist. You start by making a rich sauce from butter, milk, and spices like cayenne, curry powder, and garlic powder, with a touch of Parmesan for that extra depth. Then, thinly sliced potatoes get layered in a baking dish with the sauce, creating a dish that’s both indulgent and satisfying. It’s topped with cheese and baked until golden and bubbly. It’s super easy, and you can tweak the spices or even add extra veggies if you’re feeling creative! Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a comforting side dish.

1 h 30 min

4 Portions

Easy

Ingredients

Portions

FILLING

1100 g potatoes, waxy - 4 large potatoes

SAUCE

60 g butter, unsalted

30 g flour, unsalted

650 ml milk

5 g salt, ⅚ tsp

1 g black pepper powder, ⅓ tsp

2 g cayenne powder, ⅔ tsp

4 g curry powder, 1⅓ tsp

3 g onion powder, 1 tsp

3 g garlic powder, 1 tsp

50 g Parmesan cheese

GARNISH

grated cheese

fresh parsley

Tips

Try to slice the potatoes evenly.

Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes after baking for easier serving.

Make it gluten-free by substituting flour with cornstarch.

Instructions

Melt butter over low heat and stir in flour for about 1 minute. Gradually add milk, salt, black pepper powder, cayenne powder, curry powder, onion powder and garlic powder. Stir until this mixture thickens. Add Parmesan cheese and until smooth. .

Saus en aardappelplakjes verdelen over een schaal

Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly. Spread a layer of sauce over the bottom of a baking dish and place a layer of potato slices on top. If you like, add some black pepper. Repeat this process until all the potato slices are used, and pour the remaining sauce over the top.