Description
A delightful and creamy cheese and potato pie perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.6 lbs floury potatoes (Maris Piper or Yukon Gold), peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 oz Gruyère cheese, grated
- 5 oz mature cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 3.5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and butter an 8-cup ovenproof pie or casserole dish.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cooking for 6 to 8 minutes until softened and translucent but not browned. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, Dijon mustard, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
- Arrange half the potato slices in the prepared dish with slight overlap. Top with half the onion mixture and sprinkle with half the Gruyère and cheddar cheeses.
- Repeat with remaining potato slices, onion mixture, and cheeses to create a second complete layer.
- Pour the cream mixture evenly over all layers. Use a spatula to press down gently and compact the layers.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling at the edges.
- Allow the pie to rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chives if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, ensure that the cheese used is vegetarian-friendly.
- This dish can be prepared in advance and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to substitute with different types of cheese based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg