Not everyone knows what potato gratin is, let alone how to prepare this luxurious side dish.
In fact, it is a potato baked in the oven in a creamy cheese sauce. The perfect solution for a festive table.
Expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" Yulia Arkhipova - a cook, fourth-class baker told how to cook potato gratin.
You will need:
- potatoes 6-8 pcs;
- onion 1 pc;
- garlic 2 cloves;
- cream (20%) 200 ml;
- milk (2.5%) 400 ml;
- cheese 150 gr;
- flour 3 tbsp;
- butter 50 g;
- vegetable oil 1 tbsp;
- ground nutmeg, black pepper, salt to taste.
How to cook
1. Cut the peeled potatoes into thin round slices and grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
2. Peel and chop the onion and garlic, fry in vegetable oil until the vegetables become soft, then add butter, flour and mix.
3. After 3 minutes, pour in the milk, stir, add salt, nutmeg and cream. Stir and when the sauce becomes thick, turn off.
4. Place the potatoes vertically in a baking dish, pour in the sauce, sprinkle with cheese and place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees Celsius for 55 minutes.
When ready, sprinkle with herbs and serve. Enjoy!
Expert: Julia Arkhipova
