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Creamy Danish Kartoffelgratin with Nutmeg and Thyme

A quintessential Scandinavian side dish, this Danish Kartoffelgratin melds creamy textures with aromatic nutmeg and thyme, perfect for any festive occasion or comforting meal.

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·By Troy·
Creamy Danish Kartoffelgratin with Nutmeg and Thyme
Prep
30 min
Cook
1 h 30 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Serves
6

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Baking Dish

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Grease the Dish

    Rub the halved garlic clove over the inside of your baking dish, then grease with softened butter.

Marinating the Potatoes

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, whole milk, ground nutmeg, fresh thyme leaves, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Add Potatoes

    Add the sliced potatoes and gently toss to coat evenly.

    Tip: Ensure all potato slices are submerged in the cream mixture to prevent browning.

  3. 3

    Let Rest

    Allow the potato mixture to sit before baking.

    Tip: Let sit for 10 minutes for the flavors to meld.

How to Make Creamy Danish Kartoffelgratin with Nutmeg and Thyme

Total time: 2 h · Yields 6 servings

  1. 1

    Layer the Potatoes

    Arrange half of the potato slices in the prepared baking dish, slightly overlapping.

  2. 2

    Add the Cream Mixture

    Pour half of the cream mixture over the potatoes, then add the remaining potato slices and top with the rest of the cream.

  3. 3

    Add Topping

    Sprinkle Gruyère and Parmesan cheese over the top, dot with butter cubes.

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