Parmesan Potatoes Au Gratin

Name: Parmesan Potatoes Au Gratin
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 9 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Side Dishes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 pounds red potatoes, very thinly sliced; 2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

This recipe represents my philosophy of cooking to its best - cooking with love. A good test to see if you have enough cream in the recipe is to gently press on the top of the layers (once finished). If there is enough cream, you should see it coming out on the sides, but not overflowing. Letting the au gratin rest is very important . . . even though it is so delicious that you would want to jump right in. If you like onions, slice thinly and add in between the layers. —Theresa Danos, Hyde Park, New York

Ingredients

2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds red potatoes, very thinly sliced
2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Directions

Combine the first five ingredients. Layer a third of the potatoes and 2/3 cup cheese mixture in a greased 8-in. square baking dish; repeat layers. Top with remaining potatoes; pour cream over top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture.
Cover and bake at 325° for 65 minutes. Increase temperature to 375°. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 378 calories, 30g fat (18g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 434mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.

Originally published as Simply Potatoes Au Gratin in Taste of Home April/May 2012

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mshepherd07

Feb 9, 2014

This is a great side dish for the holidays. It goes great with ham. It is very rich and you can definitely taste the lemon. We all loved it at our house but this dish may not appeal to everyone.
hsferre

May 17, 2012

First bite was delicious, but it was so rich I couldn't eat much.
codegard

May 7, 2012

Throw away dish...creme curled..just not a good recipe..
twodots

Apr 29, 2012

I took this new recipe to my friend's home for a family dinner. It received a 5 star rating. Everyone had two helpings.
Jbt830

Apr 21, 2012

My family loved these potatoes!! I made a double batch for Easter and they were a big hit. I divided the cream and poured some on each layer. Can't wait to make them again! I will add a little bit of garlic powder the next time.
JPoynter

Apr 10, 2012

I made a double batch to take to an Easter Potluck... not a drop left. Very easy to make and will certainly do it again
Mamma Fish

Apr 10, 2012

The flavor was good. Next time I would mix everything together so the cheese is blended with the potatoes instead of just in the layers.
Kimmi0606

Apr 9, 2012

Too much parmesan cheese. Made these for Easter dinner and no one cared for them. Very grainy in texture and overwhelmed with the taste of thyme.
Kimmi0606

Apr 9, 2012

Too much parmesan cheese, was very grainy and bland. I made the for Easter dinner and they didnt go over well with my dinner guests.
maddie mae

Apr 2, 2012

Too much lemon peel!