Green bean and potato gratin

• For 6 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 60 minutes
• Cooking time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Green Beans
• blanched and drained
• Green beans : 1 pound
• Water : 4 cups
• Salt : 1 teaspoon
• Potatoes
• peeled and thinly sliced
• Potatoes : 2 pounds
• Salt : 1 teaspoon
• Butter : 2 tablespoons
• Gratin Sauce
  • Butter : 3 tablespoons
  • All-purpose flour : 3 tablespoons
  • Milk : 2 cups
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon
  • Grated cheese (such as Gruyere or Cheddar) : 1 cup

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
• In a large pot, bring water and salt to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• In the same pot, bring water and salt to a boil again. Add the sliced potatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes until slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
• In a saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
• Gradually whisk in the milk, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens, stirring constantly.
• Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the grated cheese until melted and well combined.
• In a greased baking dish, layer half of the blanched green beans and half of the sliced potatoes. Pour half of the cheese sauce over the vegetables.
• Repeat the layering process with the remaining green beans, potatoes, and cheese sauce.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
• Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Tips

• You can add some cooked bacon or ham for extra flavor.
• Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese for the gratin sauce.

Information

• This green bean and potato gratin makes a great side dish for any meal.
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.