Dauphinoise Potatoes Delight: 7 Steps to Creamy Perfection
A creamy and comforting gratin of thinly sliced potatoes baked with cream, garlic, and optional Gruyère cheese, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- Water (for tossing slices)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter or oil.
- Thinly slice the potatoes into about 1/8-inch slices using a mandoline or sharp knife.
- Place the potato slices in a bowl, cover with water, and season with salt and pepper. Let sit for a few minutes, then drain and pat dry.
- Layer potato slices in the prepared dish, pouring cream and dotting with pieces of butter between layers. Add minced garlic if desired.
- If using, sprinkle grated Gruyère on top. Cover with foil.
- Bake covered for 45 minutes, then uncover and continue baking for 15 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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