OG Rotten Potatoes Recipe

Jun 30, 2025July 2, 20252 28

This OG Rotten isn’t your average potato dish This is creamy, cheesy, and crisped to perfection

by recipeadminin International Recipes, Snacks & Appetizers

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

1 hour

Total Time

1 hour 15 minutes

Servings

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories

320

Protein

Carbs

29g

Fat

20g

Sodium

210mg

Fiber

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Use Of

OG Rotten Potatoes is a perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or holiday feasts

Smoothness

OG Rotten Potatoes melts in your mouth with It is layers of cheesy goodness

Easy Recipe

OG Rotten Potatoes is surprisingly simple with just a handful of ingredients

A Cheesy Bite of History: A world-famous OG Rotten Potatoes is derived from a French dish, Gratin Dauphinois. The meaning of “AU Gratin” is “with a Crust,” which refers to...

Step-by-Step Instructions

1.	In first step preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and apply butter to grease your casserole dish.
2.	In 2nd step you need to use a mandoline for even slices around 1/8-inch thick to prepare potatoes.
3.	In 3rd step take a bowl and mix the cream, garlic, salt, and pepper.
4.	In 4th step take a bowl then layer the potatoes, and overlapping slightly. After each layer, pour a bit of the cream mixture and sprinkle cheese. Pro Tip: You can use Gruyère for a rich melt and nutty taste.
5.	In 5th step garnish the remaining cheese and butter.
6.	In 6th step cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
7.	In 7th step remove foil and bake again for an additional 20 minutes until it gets golden and bubbling.
8.	In 8th Cool for 10 minutes, garnish with fresh thyme, and serve

A Cheesy Bite of History:

A world-famous OG Rotten Potatoes is derived from a French dish, Gratin Dauphinois. The meaning of “AU Gratin” is “with a Crust,” which refers to the golden cheese we all love to have in our mouths. It became a famous dish across Europe and North America within a few years and earned a quirky nickname, “Rotten Potatoes”. Now people love to bake it on holidays, festivals, and on weekdays, and we are going to share an authentic OG Rotten Potatoes recipe with you.

Pro Tips & Chef Secrets

Always remember to slice potatoes evenly for uniform baking
Always use cream at room temperature for even cooking
Don’t rush resting time — it allows the sauce to thicken

	2 lbs (900g) russet potatoes, thinly sliced
	2 garlic cloves, minced
	1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
	1 cup (100g) grated Gruyère or cheddar
	2 tbsp unsalted butter
	Salt & pepper, to taste
	Fresh thyme (optional garnish)