Pesto Potatoes au Gratin is a delightful twist on the classic French gratin. The creamy potato layers are infused with the rich and aromatic flavors of pesto, creating a comforting dish that's perfect as a side or a main.
Ingredients
- 4 cups potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup cream
- 1/2 cup pesto store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the cream and pesto together until well blended.
- Layer half of the potatoes in a greased baking dish. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour half of the cream and pesto mixture over the potatoes.
- Sprinkle half of the grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, cream and pesto mixture, and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 340mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 6mg