This truffled potato gratin is a delicious and easy to make dish. It is perfect for a winter meal or as a side dish to any meal. The truffles add a beautiful flavour to the dish, and the potatoes are cooked to perfection. This dish is also nut-free and can be made gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1kg potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 250ml milk
- 250ml cream
- 1tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 30g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1tbsp truffle oil
Method
- Preheat oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas mark 5.
- In a large saucepan, cook the potatoes, onion and garlic in the milk and cream over a medium heat until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and truffle oil.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Potential changes & improvements
There are many potential changes and improvements that could be made to this dish. For example, you could add other vegetables such as carrots, celery or leeks. You could also add some bacon or ham for extra flavour. If you are looking for a healthier version, you could use skimmed milk and low-fat cheese. You could also use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes.
What other food it works well with
This dish goes well with many other foods. It is perfect as a side dish to roasted meats or poultry. It also goes well with fish, such as salmon or trout. You could also serve it with a green salad or steamed vegetables.
Common Mistakes
One common mistake when making this dish is to overcook the potatoes. This will make them mushy and will ruin the dish. Another mistake is to not season the dish enough. Be sure to taste the dish before you bake it and add more salt, pepper or nutmeg if needed. Finally, be sure to use fresh Parmesan cheese. Pre-grated cheese will not melt as well and will not taste as good.
Nutritional Information
This dish is high in calories and fat. Each serving contains approximately 500 calories and 25 grams of fat. This dish is also high in sodium. If you are on a low-sodium diet, be sure to reduce the amount of salt you add. This dish is also high in cholesterol. If you are on a low-cholesterol diet, you may want to avoid this dish or limit your portion size.
Allergens
This dish contains milk, cream, and Parmesan cheese. It does not contain any nuts or gluten.