Description

Individual potato gratin bundles baked in parchment packets, featuring thin red potato slices layered with a creamy garlic-herb cheese mixture and finished with a golden melted topping.

Ingredients

1 oz Gruyère, finely shredded (about 1/3 packed cup)

1 oz Parmesan, finely shredded (about 1/3 packed cup)

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

3 oz cream cheese, softened

3 Tbsp half-and-half

1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme

Kosher salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1 lb red potatoes, sliced 1/8″ thick

Cooking spray

2 Tbsp sliced chives

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare four 13-by-9-inch sheets of parchment. Toss together the Gruyère and Parmesan in a small bowl.
In a medium bowl, combine garlic, cream cheese, half-and-half, thyme, and 1 ounce of the cheese mixture. Season with salt and pepper and mix until smooth.
Lay a sheet of parchment on the work surface with the long side facing you. Arrange one-quarter of the potato slices in a straight, slightly overlapping line in the center.
Dollop about 3 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture over the potatoes and spread evenly. Spray both sides of the parchment along the potato line with cooking spray.
Fold the long ends of the parchment together and crease 2–3 times to seal. Fold in the short ends to close the packet. Repeat with remaining parchment sheets and ingredients.
Place the packets on a sheet tray and bake for 35 minutes.
Open each pouch, top the potatoes with the remaining cheese mixture, and return to the oven for about 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
Carefully open each packet, transfer the bundles to a platter, and garnish with sliced chives.

Notes

Add a pinch of nutmeg to the cream cheese mixture for warmth.

Substitute rosemary or sage for a deeper herbal flavor.

Layer thinly sliced shallots for added sweetness.

Swap in white cheddar or fontina for variation.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 gratin bundle
Calories: 260
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 310mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 30mg