German Potato Gratin

Method

1. 1
   • butter 2 tbsp

   Butter the baking dish — Preheat the oven to 180°C and butter a baking dish generously.

2. 2
   • heavy cream 3 dl
   • milk 1½ dl
   • garlic 2
   • ground nutmeg 1 pinch
   • salt to taste
   • black pepper to taste

   Warm the cream and garlic — Warm the cream and milk with the garlic and nutmeg in a saucepan until just simmering, then season with salt and pepper.

3. 3
   • potato 1 kg
   • heavy cream 3 dl
   • Gouda 150 g

   Layer potatoes and cream — Layer half the potato slices in the dish, pour over half the cream mixture, and sprinkle with half the gouda. Repeat with the remaining potato, cream, and cheese.

4. 4
   • potato 1 kg
   • butter 2 tbsp

   Bake until golden and tender — Dot the top with butter, cover with foil, and bake for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes until the top is golden and the potatoes are tender.

   ⏱50 min
5. 5
   • fresh chives 2 tbsp

   Rest and sprinkle with chives — Let rest for 10 minutes before sprinkling with chives and serving.