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Close-up view of creamy French potato casserole served on a white marble surface.

Creamy French Potato Casserole Recipe You Need to Try

A rich and creamy potato casserole with a French twist, perfect for comforting family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Potatoes
  • 2 pounds potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons butter
Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix heavy cream, milk, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  3. Layer potatoes in a greased dish, pour half of the cream mixture, and sprinkle half of the cheese. Repeat.
  4. Dot with butter, cover with foil, and bake 45 minutes.
  5. Remove foil, bake 15-20 minutes until golden, then garnish with parsley.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use aged Gruyère cheese.