the Breville Test Kitchen

Ultimate Potato Gratin

Name: Ultimate Potato Gratin
Cook time: 1200 s
Total time: 5700 s
Yield: Serves 6-8
Ingredients: 3 lb russet potatoes - washed, peeled; 1 cup (8 fl oz) heavy cream; 1 tsp kosher salt; ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves; 1 clove garlic - minced; ½ cup (2 oz) finely grated Gruyere cheese; Chopped chives - to serve; Cracked black pepper - to serve

Blankets of creamy potato baked until bubbling and golden brown, this classic accompaniment is the ultimate comfort food.

the Smart Oven™ Air Fryer Compact

+3 more appliances

1 hr 35 mins total time

20 mins active time

Easy

Serves 6-8

Ingredients

Measurements:

3 lb russet potatoes
washed, peeled
1 cup (8 fl oz) heavy cream
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 clove garlic
minced
½ cup (2 oz) finely grated Gruyere cheese
Chopped chives
to serve
Cracked black pepper
to serve

Instructions

1
Using a food processor, slice the potatoes into 1/8-inch thick slices and place in a bowl.
2
Add the cream, salt, pepper, thyme and garlic to the potatoes and mix to coat.
3
Layer the potatoes in a 8-inch square 2½-inch deep baking dish. Pour over the cream that is left in the bowl and sprinkle with the cheese. Cover with a sheet of parchment paper then foil. The parchment paper stops the cheese sticking to the foil. 
4
Insert the oven rack in position 3 Down. Set the oven to Bake & Roast, Super Convection, 350°F, for 1 hour 15 minutes and press Start to preheat. 
5
Once preheated, place the dish in the oven and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes. When there is 25 minutes remaining on the timer, remove the foil and parchment paper and continue cooking. 
6
The gratin should be golden brown. Test the potatoes with a skewer to check if they are tender. If not, press A Bit More.
Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it.
7
Sprinkle the gratin with chives and cracked pepper and serve.