Dauphinoise Potatoes (Potato Gratin)
Dauphinoise potatoes are a surprisingly easy side dish to fix, and they're always a hit!
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, for greasing
- 1 ½ pounds potatoes, Yukon Gold or other waxy type, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch thick)
- 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
- ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- ¾ to 1 tsp kosher salt, to taste
- ¼ tsp freshly ground white or black pepper
- Freshly chopped parsley or thyme leaves (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Rub a small baking dish (about 2-quart or 8-inch square) with the cut sides of the garlic clove, then grease generously with the butter.1 garlic clove | 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes to 1/8 inch thick using a knife or mandoline. Do not rinse or soak the slices—potato starch helps thicken the cream naturally.1 1/2 pounds potatoes
- In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Add the halved garlic clove. Warm gently over medium-low heat until steaming (do not boil). Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes; remove from the heat and discard the garlic.1 1/4 cups heavy cream | 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg | 3/4 to 1 tsp kosher salt | 1/4 tsp freshly ground white or black pepper
- Arrange half the sliced potatoes in overlapping layers in the prepared dish. Pour in half of the cream mixture. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and cream. Press down gently to level the top and ensure the cream is evenly distributed. The cream should come just below the top layer of potatoes.
- Place the dish on a baking sheet to catch any bubbling overflow. Bake uncovered for 70 to 90 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender and the top is golden brown. The cream should be thickened but not greasy or curdled.
- Let the gratin rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. This allows the cream to settle and thicken slightly more. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or thyme leaves.Freshly chopped parsley or thyme leaves (optional)
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 311mgPotassium: 527mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 789IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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