OUR FAVORITE SIDE DISH

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Russet Potatoes (large, skin left on, washed and sliced thinly)
• 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil (for greasing the casserole dish)
• 3 teaspoons Unsalted Butter (melted)
• 6 cloves Garlic (large, minced)
• 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary (chopped)
• 1.5 cups Heavy Cream (full-fat)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper
• 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded, pre-shredded fine)
• 0.5 cup Romano Cheese (shredded)
• 1 sheet Aluminum Foil (to cover dish)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Preheat the oven to 350°F.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Slice Potatoes

   Wash the potatoes, leave the skins on, and slice them as thin as possible (about 1/8 inch) using a sharp knife or mandolin.

   Time: PT10M

3. Prepare Garlic‑Rosemary Butter

   Melt 3 teaspoons of butter in the microwave (about 20 seconds). Stir in the minced garlic and chopped rosemary.

   Time: PT5M

4. Mix Cream and Butter

   In a measuring cup, combine the melted butter‑garlic‑rosemary mixture with 1½ cups heavy cream. Add salt and pepper, then whisk until smooth.

   Time: PT3M

5. Grease Dish & First Layer

   Drizzle 2 tablespoons avocado oil into the bottom of the casserole dish and spread evenly. Arrange a single layer of potato slices, overlapping slightly. Pour about one‑third of the cream mixture over the potatoes, then sprinkle 1/3 cup mozzarella and a pinch of Romano cheese.

   Time: PT5M

6. Second Layer

   Add a second layer of potatoes, pour another third of the cream mixture, and sprinkle another third of the mozzarella and Romano cheeses.

   Time: PT5M

7. Final Layer & Cover

   Add the remaining potatoes, pour the rest of the cream mixture, and top with the remaining mozzarella and Romano. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.

   Time: PT5M

8. Bake Covered

   Place the covered dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes.

   Time: PT45M

   Temperature: 350°F

9. Bake Uncovered

   Remove the foil and continue baking for another 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork‑tender and the top is golden.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 350°F

10. Broil

    Switch the oven to broil and place the dish under the broiler for 2 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: Broil

11. Rest

    Remove the gratin from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

70g

Fat

38g

Fiber

8g