Sprouted Potato and Cheese Gratin

Introduction
Potato gratin is a staple of French family cooking. Comforting, creamy, and melt-in-the-mouth, it’s passed down through the generations without aging. But what do you do when you find yourself with a basket of potatoes that are starting to sprout? Many people hesitate to use them, thinking they’re wasted. However, with a few precautions, they can be cooked to create a dish that’s as tasty as it is long-lasting.

That’s where sprouted potato and cheese gratin comes in : a recipe that’s economical, filling, and waste-free. By combining carefully prepared potatoes with melted cheese, cream , and a few herbs, you get a golden, irresistible gratin.

In this article, we will explore this recipe in depth:

The essential ingredients.

The detailed preparation steps.

Prepare your gratin dish, and let’s embark on a rich and delicious culinary journey!

Preparation time
Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 50 minutes to 1 hour

Total: approximately 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings: 4 to 6 people

Ingredients
Here are the ingredients needed for a generous gratin:

1.2 kg sprouted potatoes (well peeled and free of sprouts)

2 cloves of garlic

40 g butter

30 cl of whole liquid cream

25 cl of milk

200 g grated cheese (Emmental, Comté, Gruyère or a mixture of cheeses )

1 pinch of grated nutmeg

Salt and pepper from the mill

A few sprigs of fresh thyme or parsley (optional)