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A close-up of creamy French potato casserole with a golden top, resting on a light wood board.

Creamy French Potato Casserole Recipe You Need to Try

A rich and cheesy potato casserole with a creamy garlic and thyme flavor, perfect for comforting meals.
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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: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Potatoes
  • 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Butter for greasing butter for greasing the baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch dish with butter.
  2. Mix heavy cream, milk, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Layer half of potatoes, pour half of cream mixture, and sprinkle half of cheese. Repeat layers.
  4. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake 15-20 minutes until golden.
  5. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

For a richer flavor, use aged Gruyère cheese.