Description
A comforting dish featuring layers of creamy cheese and golden potatoes, perfect for cozy gatherings.
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 your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butter an 8-cup ovenproof pie or casserole dish generously.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the sliced onions and minced garlic, cooking for about 6-8 minutes until softened.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, Dijon mustard, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Arrange half of the potato slices in the prepared dish, slightly overlapping them.
- Top with half of the onion mixture followed by half of the Gruyère and cheddar cheeses.
- Repeat with the remaining potato slices, onion mixture, and cheeses to create a second layer.
- Pour the cream mixture evenly over all layers.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes until the top is golden.
- Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh chives.
Notes
Make-ahead: Prepare the pie in advance and bake just before serving for optimal freshness. Avoid uneven potato slices for consistent cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: creamy cheese pie, potato pie, comfort food, cheesy recipes, vegetarian pie