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Yukon Gold potatoes are the gold standard for this gratin

This undated photo provided by America's Test Kitchen in November 2018 shows potato gratin in Brookline, Mass. (Joe KellerAmerica's Test Kitchen via AP)
This undated photo provided by America's Test Kitchen in November 2018 shows potato gratin in Brookline, Mass. (Joe KellerAmerica's Test Kitchen via AP) This undated photo provided by America's Test Kitchen in November 2018 shows potato gratin in Brookline, Mass. (Joe KellerAmerica's Test Kitchen via AP)

Potato gratin is a notoriously heavy side dish, laden with cream and gooey cheese. We wanted to shift the focus of this classic side dish to the potatoes.

We chose Yukon Gold potatoes for their rich flavor and moderate starch content, which helped them hold their shape when cooked.

Olive Oil Potato Gratin

Servings: 6-8

Start to finish: 2 hours