This holiday season, step up your side dish game by making these Cheesy Gruyere Potatoes! Yukon gold potatoes are tossed in a homemade sauce of shallots, garlic and thyme and LOTS of gruyere cheese. Baked until golden and delicious. Serves 8 to 10 (depending).

Cheesy Gruyere Potatoes

We are in the home stretch my friends! Was it not just Thanksgiving? I feel like I say this every year.

Whether you’re serving ham or turkey, roasting a chicken or prime rib (<— me). Or maybe you’re making a fancy meal or something casual, these cheesy gruyere potatoes are IT!! So versatile and cheesy, yet so simple and incredibly delicious.

serving Cheesy Gruyere Potatoes

I made a glazed ham a few weekends ago and to go with it, I whipped up these gloriously cheesy potatoes. Similar to my original recipe, yet I used buttery Yukon gold potatoes and threw in some shallots, thyme and a whole lot of gruyere.

These potatoes are epic and will be perfect with your holiday dinner or potluck.

ingredients for Cheesy Gruyere Potatoes

To Make This Cheesy Gruyere Potatoes Recipe You Will Need:

  • yukon gold potatoesOnce cooked it yields a buttery, creamy texture that’s slightly earthy and sweet.
  • butterTry to use good quality grass-fed butter. We love Kerrygold butter.
  • shallotsLends a delicate sweet onion flavor.
  • garlic (fresh) – Adds distinct punchy flavor.
  • thyme (fresh) – Lends an earthy, slightly minty and lemony flavor.
  • flourWill thicken the sauce.
  • milkLends creaminess.
  • brothAdds subtle savory flavor.
  • sour creamAdds delicious tang and creaminess.
  • gruyere cheese – Lends a salty, rich and creamy, nutty flavor.

add cubed potatoes and cold water to pot

Start by roughly peeling 3 pounds of Yukon gold potatoes. Next, cut them into bite-size pieces and add them to a large pot of cool water, covering them by an inch or two. Then cover and bring to a boil. And then reduce to a simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until just about fork tender.

drain par cooked potatoes

Next, drain the potatoes and place in a large bowl and allow to cool slightly.

grated gruyere

Meanwhile grate 8 ounces of gruyere cheese and set off to the side.

saute shallots in butter

Then in a medium skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter, add in 3/4 cup of diced shallot and a pinch of kosher salt.

Add garlic and thyme

Once the shallot is soft and translucent, add in a minced clove of garlic and 1 teaspoon chopped thyme and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

Add flour

Then stir in 1/4 cup of flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

pour in milk

Next, while stirring, pour in 1/2 cup of whole milk and 1/2 cup of low-sodium chicken broth.

Stir until thickened

Then stir until the sauce has thickened.

Stir in sour cream

Lastly, stir in 1 cup of sour cream.

Season with salt and pepper

Season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.

add potatoes and toss to combine

Next pour the shallot-thyme sauce in with the potatoes.

Add in gruyere

Then add in ALL of that wonderful shredded gruyere cheese.

Toss one last time to combine

Toss to combine.

grease a casserole dish and add the potato mixture

Spray a oven-safe casserole with olive oil spray and spread the cheesy gruyere potato mixture into the prepared dish. Bake the casserole in a preheated 350° for 45 to 60 minutes or until the cheesy gruyere potatoes are bubbling and golden brown.

Cheesy Gruyere Potatoes

I live for those golden brown crispy edges.

Can This Be Made In Advance?

Yes! You can prep all the ingredients and transfer to a casserole dish the day before. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Remove and let come to room temperature and bake as directed until bubbly and golden on top.

Cheesy Gruyere Potatoes

Enjoy! And if you give this Cheesy Gruyere Potatoes recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

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Yield: 10 servings

Cheesy Gruyere Potatoes

This holiday season, step up your side dish game by making these Cheesy Golden Gruyere Potatoes! Yukon gold potatoes are tossed in a homemade sauce of shallots, garlic and thyme and LOTS of gruyere cheese. Baked until golden and delicious! Serves 8 to 10 people (depending).

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, roughly peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup diced shallot, about 2
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
  • 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup full fat sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese

Instructions 

  • Add diced potatoes to a large pot of cold water. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are just starting to be fork tender. Drain, transfer to a large mixing bowl and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a small skillet. Add the shallots and a pinch of kosher salt, sauté until tender and translucent. About 5 minutes. Then add in the garlic and thyme, stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle in the flour, stir and cook 1 to 2 minutes. While stirring, pour in the broth and milk. Heat on medium-low, stirring until thickened. Remove off of the heat and stir in 1 cup sour cream and season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat your oven to 350° and lightly spray a 3-1/2 quart baking dish with olive oil spray.
  • Pour the slightly cooled shallot/sour cream mixture over the cooled potatoes. Add in the grated gruyere and gently toss to coat.
  • Transfer the potato mixture to your prepared baking dish. Spread evenly and bake on the middle rack of your preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes or until bubbly and the top is golden brown.
  • Let the gruyere potatoes cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.
Serving: 1g, Calories: 333kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 54mg, Sodium: 359mg, Potassium: 720mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 568IU, Vitamin C: 29mg, Calcium: 333mg, Iron: 2mg