Layered Potato and Apple Bake

Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible Layered Potato and Apple Bake, a perfect harmony of comforting and refined flavors. Thinly sliced potatoes and tart apples are layered with creamy Gruyere cheese and infused with a rich blend of garlic, thyme, and black pepper, creating a savory-sweet balance that’s both rustic and elegant. The dish is brought together with a luscious heavy cream sauce, baked to bubbling perfection with a golden, cheesy crust. Ideal for cozy family dinners or special occasions, this hearty gratin-style bake serves six and pairs beautifully with roasted meats or a crisp green salad. Ready in just 80 minutes, it’s an easy yet show-stopping centerpiece for your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium Potatoes
• 2 medium Apples
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the potatoes and apples into evenly-sized rounds, approximately 1/8-inch thick. Keep them in separate bowls.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Then add the heavy cream, thyme, salt, and black pepper, and heat gently until warmed through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

Layer one-third of the potato slices across the bottom of the greased baking dish, slightly overlapping. Top with one-third of the apple slices, followed by a sprinkle of shredded Gruyere cheese. Repeat the layers two more times, ending with a final layer of cheese on top.

Step 5

Pour the warmed cream mixture evenly over the layered potatoes and apples, ensuring all layers are moistened.

Step 6

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Then uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.

Step 7

Allow the bake to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving for easier slicing and enhanced flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1557.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2394.1

Total Fat 140.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 81.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 425.8mg	0%
Sodium 3471.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 222.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.9g	0%
Total Sugars 47.7g
Protein 53.8g	0%

Vitamin D 28.5IU	0%
Calcium 1245.7mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 4796.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.4%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 37.5%