Description
Brown Butter Sage Potato Gratin Cups are a delightful twist on a classic dish, combining creamy layers of thinly sliced russet potatoes with the rich flavors of brown butter and fresh sage. Each individual cup is beautifully golden and packed with flavor, making them a perfect side for any meal or an impressive appetizer for entertaining. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, this recipe will quickly become a favorite at your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5–6 fresh sage leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup grated Gruyère or Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown. Add sage leaves and fry until crispy.
- Pour in heavy cream and add minced garlic, seasoning with salt and pepper; mix well.
- Grease muffin tins and layer potato slices in each cup, drizzling some brown butter sage cream between layers.
- Repeat layering until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool slightly before serving; garnish with more crispy sage if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gratin cup (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg