Potato Gratin Wreath: Indulgent Layers of Parmesan & Thyme
A delicious and visually stunning dish, the Potato Gratin Wreath combines the rich flavors of Parmesan and thyme with layers of tender potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter, for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly.
- In a large bowl, mix together the heavy cream, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- In a greased round baking dish, layer the potato slices, pouring a bit of the cream mixture over each layer.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese generously on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For an extra crispy top, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Feel free to substitute different herbs like rosemary or sage for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg