Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 5 yukon gold potatoes 1 1/2 lb.
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Grease a 12-cavity muffin pan liberally with the softened butter.
  • Slice the potatoes a scant 1/8-inch thick. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, to taste.
  • Stack an even amount of potato slices into each muffin cavity. Pour 1 Tbsp. of heavy cream over each potato stack.
  • Sprinkle a generous teaspoon of Parmesan cheese and a few leaves of fresh thyme over each potato stack.
  • Bake the individual gratins for 22-25 minutes on the middle rack of oven, until bubbling and browned on the tops.
  • Pro tip: Add some breadcrumbs in the last few minutes of cook time for a crunchy topper!
  • Check to see that the individual gratins are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
  • Remove the pan from the oven. Allow the gratins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. To remove, run a sharp knife around the edge of each individual gratin and lift up at an angle.
  • Plate and serve immediately.