Beaufort Cheese and Potato Gratin

Beaufort Cheese and Potato Gratin

A comforting and cheesy potato gratin made with Beaufort Cheese that is slightly past its expiration date but still safe to consume. This recipe helps reduce food waste by using expired but edible cheese.

20
Prep Time (min)
45
Cook Time (min)
65
Total Time (min)
6
Servings

Ingredients

  • Beaufort Cheese Unopened
  • potatoes
  • milk
  • onion
  • garlic
  • butter
  • salt
  • pepper
Difficulty:Medium
Tags:
potatocheesegratincomfort food

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2

Grease a baking dish with butter.

3

Peel and thinly slice the potatoes.

4

Finely chop the onion and garlic.

5

In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook until softened.

6

Add the milk to the saucepan and bring to a simmer.

7

Remove from heat and stir in the Beaufort Cheese, salt, and pepper until melted and well combined.

8

Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the greased baking dish.

9

Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes.

10

Layer the remaining sliced potatoes on top.

11

Pour the remaining cheese sauce over the potatoes, ensuring all slices are coated.

12

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

13

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

14

Allow the gratin to cool for a few minutes before serving.

15

Serve warm as a side dish or main course.