Potato Gratin With Truffle Oil

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 17

A luxurious and delicious dish that's perfect for special occasions or a comforting family meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	8 ounces Fontina cheese , well chilled
	3 lbs yukon gold potatoes , peeled and cut into 1/8-inch thick slices
	coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper
	1 1/2 cups creme fraiche ( see note )
	1 tablespoon white truffle oil
	1 tablespoon minced fresh herbs , of your choice ( thyme , basil , rosemary or combination of )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

410

Sugar

Fat

31g

Potato Gratin with Truffle Oil is a delicious and luxurious dish that's perfect for a special occasion or a comforting family meal. The dish is made using thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes that are layered with grated Fontina cheese, seasoned with herbs, and then topped with a mixture of creme fraiche and white truffle oil. The dish is then baked to perfection until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and golden on top. This dish is perfect for those who love the flavors of truffle and cheese and want to indulge in a decadent and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.	Grate the Fontina cheese and set aside.
3.	Peel and slice the potatoes.
4.	Mix the creme fraiche and white truffle oil together.
5.	In a large bowl, layer the potatoes and grated cheese. Season each layer with salt, pepper, and herbs.
6.	Pour the creme fraiche mixture over the top layer.
7.	Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
8.	Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and golden on top.

PROS

Potato Gratin with Truffle Oil is a decadent and flavorful dish that’s perfect for special occasions or a comforting family meal.
The dish is easy to prepare and uses simple ingredients that are readily available in most kitchens.
The truffle oil adds a unique and luxurious flavor that takes this dish to the next level.

CONS

While this dish is delicious and satisfying, it is also high in calories and fat.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Additionally, truffle oil can be expensive and may not be easily accessible in all areas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Potato Gratin with Truffle Oil is a good source of carbohydrates, vitamin C, and potassium. Potatoes are also high in fiber and can help to fill you up and keep you feeling full for longer periods of time. However, this dish is also high in calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.