When evenings turn cool or a family meal calls for a truly hearty dish, this gratin comes at the right time. It’s straightforward comfort food: tender potatoes, creamy sauce, golden cheese, and crispy turkey bacon.
Ingredients :
- Potatoes — They form the base of the gratin and provide the layered structure. Choose a waxy variety, slice them 2-3 mm thick, and don’t rinse after slicing to retain the starch that helps thicken the sauce.
- Turkey bacon — It brings the smoky, crispy element that wakes up the sweetness of the potatoes. Sauté it dry or with very little fat until nicely browned, then drain to avoid a greasy gratin.
- Grated cheese — It provides the stretchiness in the center and the golden crust on top. A mix of Emmental and cheddar works well, but you can add some Comté for a stronger flavor.
- Milk and cream — Milk lightens the sauce while cream gives it a smoother, coating texture. If you want a less rich result, replace part of the cream with whole milk, but keep enough fat to avoid a flat sauce.
