Cheesy Herb Individual Potato Gratin is a fun twist on the classic side dish, perfectly portioned for everyone at your holiday dinner table. The individual side dishes hold creamy, cheesy, herbaceous potato gratin, layered up in mini cocottes that will really wow all of your guests!
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by the Le Creuset. While I was compensated, as always, all opinions and the recipe are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that support Cake ‘n Knife!
Let’s talk Thanksgiving things.
Every year when I think about a Thanksgiving menu, I always like to think about new and simple ways to update those old recipes that my whole family loves.
It’s tough when you are someone who loves to cook something different all the time, especially when your family loves the classic recipes every year.
So while I would love to have a global inspired Thanksgiving, so often the demand for the familiar Thanksgiving dishes outweighs my crazy menu ideas.
Which of course I am totally fine with, because who doesn’t love a bit of tradition in their lives?
That’s why I end up making up new takes on familiar flavors for the holidays!
My inspiration for my potato side dish this year came from one place… Le Creuset!
These little individually portioned potato gratins are creamy, cheesy and filled with fresh herb flavors. The potatoes are melt-in-your-mouth tender and you’ll be hard pressed to have any leftovers, that’s for sure.
Not to mention, they are even easier to make than a giant batch of potato gratin, and everyone gets a taste of that perfectly golden cheese on top!
Can we take a second and honestly talk about how adorable these Le Creuset Mini Cocottes are?!
Not only are they the perfect size for any individually portioned side dishes or desserts.
PLUS the colors are absolutely STUNNING on the holiday table. Personally, I am in love with the Marseille flavor, but the Cerise and all the other colors are absolutely brilliant.
They bring so much life to the table at any time of year!
Plus these little cocottes are dishwasher AND microwave safe (as well as oven safe, obviously), making them my little lifesavers when it comes to hosting dinner parties. With the quality of Le Creuset’s cookware, these are the kind of dishes you want to stock in your cabinets for years and years to come!
Le Creuset wants you to have a pop of color in adorably sized dishes this holiday season too.
ALSO, just a little tip from me to you… Keep your eye on my blog in December. I’ve got HUGE things coming up for y-o-u this holiday season!
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Cheesy Herb Individual Potato Gratin
ingredients
- 3 small russet potatoes peeled and cut into thin slices
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp freshly chopped thyme
- 1 tsp freshly chopped oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 oz. white cheddar cheese shredded
- 3 oz. Gruyère cheese shredded
- Freshly chopped parsley
instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set 4 mini cocottes on the baking sheet.
- Divide potato slices evenly between the mini cocottes, layering them in a staggered circle so the slices lay flat.
- Over medium high heat, add heavy cream, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Remove from heat. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
- Stir 3 oz white cheddar cheese and 2 oz gruyere cheese into the cream mixture, until melted. Slowly pour the mixture into the 4 cocottes, dividing evenly between them.
- In a small bowl, stir remaining cheese together. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the cocottes, dividing evenly between them.
- Add the baking sheet with the mini cocottes to the oven. Bake for 30 minutes, until the potatoes are cooked through and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Bianca Munoz says
Stuffing and anything potatoes. Oh and Pies! YUM!
Whitney says
I love cranberry sauce!
carol clark says
corn pudding is my fav
elizabeth miller says
I am most looking forward to sweet potato casserole with pecans and caramel drizzle. My favorite and we only make it at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Sheri Newell Anderson says
My son always makes the best homemade mashed potatoes and I make the gravy, we really enjoy, thanks!
judith says
sweet potatoes for sure!
Jenny Skidmore says
Cranberry relish
Will says
It’s all about perfect stuffing and mashed potatoes. Classic are classics for a reason!
Kelly D says
I look forward to the stuffing.
Becca Collinson says
I loveeee stuffing! And Patrick’s aunts sweet potatoes! Cannot wait ?
Denise E. says
I make a killer broccoli and cheese casserole that I am already craving and can’t hardly wait to sink my teeth into!
Theresa Krier says
I always look forward to candied yams, YUM. Thanks
Jessica To says
I am looking forward to the homemade mac and cheese.
Kayley says
I like steamed and roasted vegetables!
Michele Cupp says
My Mom’s baked beans are delicious, so I can’t wait!
Lauren says
I am looking forward to cranberry sauce.
Tim says
I like oven baked macaroni and cheese with the golden brown layer of cheese on top.
Casey H says
Candied Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows and candied pecans is my favorite!
Elena says
I am looking forward to eating some roasted turkey!
Ellie Wright says
I always look forward to the cornbread dressing the most.
Kristen @ Dinner for Two Blog says
I’m looking forward to cranberry sauce!
alicia gordon says
my favorite side dish has to be stuffing! i could eat it all day if my stomach would let me!
grace says
sweet potato casserole!h
Dee Johnson says
My mom’s broccoli casserole.
Stacey Roberson says
I’m looking forward to some Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes.
Jillian Too says
I love my mom’s stuffing recipe for the holidays.
Rust says
My most favorite side dish is candied yams with lots of pecans (no marshmallows!)
Elizabeth says
My uncle always makes a big holiday ham. That’s my fav dish and we only have it once a year!
Heather B says
My mom’s corn pudding definitely.
Ann says
Stuffing – not in the bird, outside the bird.
Elizabeth W says
Stuffing!
Kristen says
I’m looking forward to sourdough bread stuffing.
greentopiaries says
I’m most looking forward to my Mother’s garlic mashed potatoes. Thanks for the chance! 🙂
Laura S says
I have always loved stuffing, I mean the whole meal is superb, granted, but we hardly get the treat of having this wonderful side dish any other time of the year!
Elle says
Sweet potato pie.
Carly Williams says
I am looking forward to the pecan pie!
Karen D says
Mashed turnips. Thanksgiving is the only time the family will eat them!
Brenda Haines says
I’m going to give that to the green beans. Slow cooked with bacon, mushrooms and sweet onions. The best!
Angela Hendricks says
I am looking forward to baked mac and cheese and squash casserole.
Denise L says
All kinds of pie. Dutch apple and cherry for sure. I also love stuffing and homemade rolls!
Moll j says
Oh man, that’s a tough choice – there are SO MANY foods I’m looking forward to eating. I think I’m especially excited for the lemon meringue pie I make every Thanksgiving.
Jessica Mcfarlin says
Homemade Mashpoatoes & Green Bean Casserole!
karen r says
The sweet potatoes made with Jack Daniels, so good
Jessica Gipson says
I’m looking forward to eating buttermilk pie.
Annette says
I always look forward to Cornbread Dressing. I don’t know why I don’t make it more often!
Heather W says
I cannot wait for some cornbread casserole!!
Kim Henrichs says
I live for the stuffing!!
Mita says
sweet potatoes
Susan Christy says
Candied Yams. I only eat them once a year and I look forward to them for weeks before Thanksgiving.
Rebecca says
I cannot wait to have my grandmother’s sweet potatoes – she’s 89 years old and she still makes them just for me!
Melissa Storms says
Thanksgiving is all about the stuffing for me. I love my mother’s corn bread stuffing and my mother in lwas sausage and caper stuffing. I definitely indulge myself in the bready side of life for the holidays.
Heather S says
I’m most looking forward to my grandmother’s stuffing!
manda says
Stuffing
kathy Eyre says
Sweet Potato Casserole (with marshmallows)
Evans B says
Looking forward for my sister’s homemade cranberry sauce!
Jeffrey says
My homemade Mac & Cheese is always a hit and I love sweet potato anything!
Melissa says
I’m looking forward to the stuffing! It’s always my favorite.
Geoff says
I love eating mashed potatoes with homemade turkey gravy!
Aly says
It’s not Thanksgiving without stuffing!
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I’m excited for sweet potato casserole!
Julie R says
I’m looking forward to stuffed mushrooms!
Agi says
Should the cocottes be covered during baking?
Meghan Y. says
Nope! Leave them uncovered to cook, then cover to keep warm until ready to serve ?
Nikki says
How many mini cocoettes does this recipe work for?
Meghan Y. says
It makes 4!