Potato Gratin Dauphinois: The Indulgent Comfort Food You Need
Potato Gratin Dauphinois is a rich and creamy dish that combines layers of thinly sliced potatoes with cheese and cream, baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes.
- In a saucepan, heat the cream and add garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- In a baking dish, layer a portion of potatoes, then pour some cream mixture over them.
- Sprinkle cheese on top.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
- Bake for about 1 hour or until golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a salad for a complete meal.
- Can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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