Potato gratin with 3 cheeses
For this delicious potato gratin, we'll use 3 different cheeses: 2 in the gratin, and a third on top.
12 K 4/5 (1 reviews)
1 hour 45 min.
Easy
12 people
10 IngredientsLast modified on: October 30th 2024
For 12 people, you will need:
- 1
3 kgs potatoes - 2
3 kgs whole milk - 3
3 bayleaves - 4
3 sprigs thyme - 5
3 cloves garlic - 6
150 g Comté cheese - 7
150 g Mimolette - 8
150 g Camembert cheese - 9
450 g liquid cream - 10
salt - Total weight: 6,935 grams
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 50 min.
Cooking: 55 min.
All in all: 1 hour 45 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 20 min.
Stage 2 - 3 min.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, pour in 3 kgs whole milk, salt and add 3 bayleaves, 3 sprigs thyme, 3 cloves garlic.
Pour in the sliced potatoes.
Pour in the sliced potatoes.
Stage 3 - 25 min.
Cook until tender.
Stage 4 - 3 min.
Remove and discard thyme, bay leaf and garlic, then drain the potatoes.
Tip: Save the milk for a later recipe, such as a béchamel sauce, or another gratin.
Tip: Save the milk for a later recipe, such as a béchamel sauce, or another gratin.
Stage 5 - 4 min.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Stage 7 - 3 min.
Place 1/3 of the potatoes in the bottom of the dish and season lightly with salt.
Stage 8 - 3 min.
Arrange 150 g Camembert cheese on top, cut into strips.
Stage 9 - 3 min.
Pour in the second third of the potatoes and season lightly with salt.
Stage 10 - 2 min.
Arrange the grated mimolette cheese on top.
Stage 11 - 2 min.
Finish with the last third of potatoes.
Stage 12 - 3 min.
Pour in 450 g liquid cream.
Stage 13 - 2 min.
Finally, add the grated Comté cheese.
Stage 14 - 30 min.
Bake at 200°C (390°F) for around 30 minutes, watching for browning at the end.
Remarks
The cheeses listed can be replaced according to your taste, and what you have on hand, but I recommend finishing with a hard cheese (like Comté) on top, as your gratin will brown more easily.
The proportions of cream and cheese given are indicative, so feel free to adapt them to your taste.
The proportions of cream and cheese given are indicative, so feel free to adapt them to your taste.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, protected by cling film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 340 RDI=130 % | 700 RDI=70 % | 360 RDI=60 % | 7,450 RDI=370 % | 31,180 RDI: 370 % |
| Per 100 g | 4 RDI=2 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 5 RDI=1 % | 110 RDI=5 % | 450 RDI: 5 % |
| Per person | 30 RDI=10 % | 60 RDI=6 % | 30 RDI=5 % | 620 RDI=30 % | 2,600 RDI: 30 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 18.10 €
- Per person : 1.55 €
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Potatoes
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Whole milk
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Liquid cream
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Mimolette
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