Recipe Details
Ingredients
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2tablespoonsunsalted butter, at room temperature
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3largerusset potatoes, or more to taste
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kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1pinchcayenne pepper, or to taste
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¾cupgrated sharp white Cheddar cheese
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3 ½cupswhole milk
Cooking Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with 2 tablespoons butter and set aside.
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Peel potatoes and cut at a 45-degree angle into 1/4-inch thick round slices.
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Arrange 1/3 of the potato slices in an even layer in the bottom of the prepared dish. Season the layer very generously with salt, and sparingly with the freshly ground black pepper, and cayenne, if using. Top evenly with 1/3 of the Cheddar cheese. Repeat this process two more times for a total of three layers of potatoes, except for the last third of the cheese. Slowly and carefully pour in the milk, without upsetting the layers. The milk should almost, but not quite, cover the potatoes.
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Top with remaining Cheddar cheese and place the casserole dish on a sheet pan to catch any drips.
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Bake in the center of the preheated oven until potatoes are tender and the top is well browned and bubbling, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Cooking Tips:
For a richer gratin, the top can be dotted with butter, and/or cream can be used instead of milk. More cheese can also be used if desired.
If all you have is 2% milk, you can always dot some butter in between the layers to make up for it.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe8 | |
Calories248 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 11g |
14% |
Saturated Fat 7g |
33% |
Cholesterol 32mg |
11% |
Sodium 132mg |
6% |
Total Carbohydrate 29g |
11% |
Dietary Fiber 3g |
11% |
Total Sugars 6g |
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Protein 10g |
19% |
Vitamin C 27mg |
30% |
Calcium 231mg |
18% |
Iron 1mg |
7% |
Potassium 749mg |
16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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