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Baked potato gratin with golden bubbling cheese and fresh thyme sits in an oval ceramic dish next to a metal spoon.

About this photo

Warm, freshly baked potato gratin with a crispy cheesy top and fresh thyme garnish is presented in a rustic ceramic baking dish on a wooden table. This appetizing shot works perfectly for recipe content, menu design, and food blog visuals.

Prompt: “photograph of potato gratin with thin layered slices, a bubbling golden gruyere top and thyme in an oval baking dish, serving spoon” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The image closely matches the brief, has natural soft lighting and appealing composition, with only very minor unnoticeable textural inconsistencies requiring close inspection.

Also searched as: scalloped potatoes · gruyere casserole · baked potato dish · homemade comfort food

Direct file: 1280×1920 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this potato gratin in baking dish photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Potato Gratin In Baking Dish” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/potato-gratin-in-baking-dish-df50ea26) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1280×1920 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “photograph of potato gratin with thin layered slices, a bubbling golden gruyere top and thyme in an oval baking dish, serving spoon” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more food & drink images like this?
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