Elevate your side dish game with these Mini Potato Gratins—rich, creamy, and perfectly portioned for individual servings. Made with thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes, a luxurious blend of heavy cream and Gruyère cheese, and a hint of garlic, nutmeg, and fresh thyme, each bite delivers layers of indulgent flavor. Baked to golden perfection in a muffin tin, these mini gratins are as stunning as they are delicious, making them ideal for holiday dinners, dinner parties, or any meal that calls for a touch of sophistication. With just 20 minutes of prep, these cheesy potato stacks are easy to assemble and guaranteed to impress. Serve them warm and watch them disappear! Keywords: mini potato gratins, creamy potato side dish, Gruyère cheese recipe, individual potato stacks, easy holiday sides.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter to prevent sticking.
Peel the potatoes and slice them into very thin rounds, approximately 1/8-inch thick. You can use a mandoline slicer for uniformity.
In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and set aside.
Grate the Gruyère cheese and set aside.
To assemble, layer two slices of potato in the bottom of each muffin tin cup. Sprinkle a small pinch of Gruyère cheese on top. Repeat the layering process until the muffin cup is about 3/4 full, typically 4-5 layers depending on the size of your slices.
Pour a scant tablespoon of the cream mixture over each stack, ensuring it seeps down to coat the layers evenly.
Top each stack with a final sprinkle of Gruyère cheese and a small pinch of fresh thyme.
Cover the muffin tin with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife.
Allow the mini gratins to cool for about 5 minutes before carefully removing them from the muffin tin using a spoon or offset spatula.
Serve warm as a side dish, and enjoy!
Serving size | 1214.2 grams (1214.2g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 2163 |
Total Fat 146.50g | 188% |
Saturated Fat 85.90g | 430% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.00g | |
Cholesterol 451mg | 150% |
Sodium 3584mg | 156% |
Total Carbohydrate 143.90g | 52% |
Dietary Fiber 11.40g | 41% |
Total Sugars 6.10g | |
Protein 56.40g | 113% |
Vitamin D 36IU | 181% |
Calcium 1466mg | 113% |
Iron 7mg | 37% |
Potassium 3507mg | 75% |
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