Gratin Dauphinois (French Recipe)
Classic French Gratin Dauphinois made with thinly sliced potatoes baked in cream and garlic, optionally topped with cheese. A creamy, comforting side dish that’s both elegant and timeless.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour – 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 pounds (1 kg) potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup (100 g) grated Gruyère or Emmental cheese (optional)
Butter, for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a baking dish generously.
- Layer thinly sliced potatoes evenly in the dish.
- In a saucepan, gently heat cream with minced garlic, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Pour warm cream mixture evenly over the potatoes, coating well.
- If using cheese, sprinkle generously on top.
- Bake uncovered for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender and top is golden.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving for neatly layered slices.
Notes
Add a pinch of nutmeg to the cream for warmth.
Use Gruyère throughout the layers for extra cheesiness.
Caramelized onions or thyme add deeper flavor.
Starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold yield the best texture.
Reheat in the oven to keep the top crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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