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

1Using a food processor, slice the potatoes into 1/8-inch thick slices and place in a bowl.
2Add the cream, salt, pepper, thyme and garlic to the potatoes and mix to coat.
3Layer 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. 
4Insert 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. 
5Once 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. 
6The 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.
7Sprinkle the gratin with chives and cracked pepper and serve.