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Cheesy Mini Potato Gratin Stacks

5 from 1 vote
These Cheesy Mini Potato Gratin Stacks are wonderful, individual servings of the classic Gratin Dauphinoise.  These are absolutely decadent stacks of thinly sliced potatoes, cream, garlic, cheese and thyme all cooked in a muffin tin until nice and caramelized.  
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Calories: 391
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Russet potatoes thinly sliced
  • 7 oz smoked gouda cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • pinch nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme
  • Cooking spray

Equipment

  • 1 12 hole muffin tin

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. Spray a 12 hole muffin tin with cooking spray.
  3. Heat cream in a small sauce pan. Add butter and melt. Add garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Keep warm, allowing the garlic to infuse into the cream, while you prep the potatoes.
  4. Thinly slice the potatoes into 2mm / 0.1″ thin slices. A mandolin come in very handy here.
  5. Layer the potatoes in the muffin tin until about half way up. Top with half the cheese and a teaspoon of the cream mixture. Repeat using the remaining ingredients.
  6. Top with the thyme and bake about 45 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through and nice and crisp.

Notes

 
*Please note that the amount of calories and nutritional value per serving is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly. Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.