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Mary Berry Potato Gratin

Creamy Mary Berry Potato Gratin for Ultimate Comfort Food

Indulge in Mary Berry's Potato Gratin, a comforting dish featuring layers of tender potatoes and savory leeks, enveloped in a creamy cheese sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gratin
  • 1 kg waxy potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 leeks cleaned and chopped
  • 300 ml double cream
  • 200 ml whole milk or skim milk for lower fat
  • 2 cloves garlic freshly crushed or minced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • a pinch nutmeg
  • 200 g Gruyère or Cheddar cheese grated

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • sauté pan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F.
  2. Peel and slice the potatoes into approximately 3mm thick rounds.
  3. Sauté the leeks in a pan with butter or oil for 5 to 7 minutes until soft.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine double cream, whole milk, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  5. Grease the baking dish and layer potato slices and sautéed leeks.
  6. Pour the cream mixture over the layered potatoes and leeks.
  7. Top with grated cheese.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  9. Let the gratin cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure potatoes are uniformly sliced for even cooking. You can prepare the gratin ahead of time and refrigerate.

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