Potato gratin
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Gratin is a delicious and juicy dish. Potatoes are sliced thinly and layered, spreading each layer with sauce. It is topped with hard cheese, which creates a golden, crispy crust. This dish can be served on its own or as an elegant side dish. Serve the finished dish immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly. Peel the onion and chop it finely, then mince the garlic.
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Step 2
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter, add flour to it, and mix well.
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Step 3
3. Gradually pour in the milk and heavy cream, add a pinch of salt, and cook the mixture until it thickens.
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Step 4
4. Grate the cheddar on a grater, add it to the saucepan with the sauce, and mix with a whisk.
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Step 5
5. Add the minced onion and garlic to the sauce, mix well.
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Step 6
6. Add the potatoes to the sauce and mix.
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Step 7
7. Place the potatoes in a baking dish, previously greased with a piece of butter.
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Step 8
8. Cover the pan with foil and place in a preheated oven at 170 degrees for 1 hour.
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Step 9
9. After the required time, remove the dish from the oven, take off the foil, sprinkle with grated Parmesan, and bake for another 20 minutes, until a golden crust forms.