Creamy potato gratin for a special lunch or dinner

Potato gratin is one of those recipes that works as a side dish and as a main dish on lazier days. With just a few ingredients and simple preparation, the contrast between the velvety cream and the golden cheese crust captivates.

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Here, the touch of cheese and bacon add more power to the dish, making everything more moist and aromatic with that comforting, home-cooked flavor. Watch the preparation:

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ingredients

• 1 kilogram of potatoes, peeled and cut into slices
• 1 box of cream
• 1/2 cup cream cheese
• 1/2 cup milk
• 50 grams of chopped bacon
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of oregano
• 3 tablespoons ghee
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley or chives
• 100 grams of mozzarella
• Grated cheese for sprinkling

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To start cooking, start with simple recipes, read the recipe carefully and follow the step-by-step instructions.

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Maintain organization in the kitchen, using basic tools and making sure knives are sharp.

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You should also heat pans and ovens, use low heat to avoid burning food, and pay attention to signs of food such as smell and color.

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Separate and measure all ingredients before lighting the fire. This prevents you from wasting time searching for something in the middle of preparation

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For beginners, low or medium heat is ideal because it gives more time to react and prevents the food from burning.

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Naturally, the first attempts are not perfect. Cooking is a learning process

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Preparation method

1. Cook the potato slices in water until they are slightly tender (do not let them fall apart). Drain and reserve.
2. In a bowl, mix the cream, cheese, milk, bacon, salt, oregano, ghee and parsley.
3. Place this mixture in the microwave for about 40 seconds, just to melt the ghee and incorporate the cream.
4. Grease a baking dish with butter and make layers of potatoes and cream.
5. Finish the dish with mozzarella and sprinkle grated cheese on top.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown.