Jul 13 2026
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Potato Gratin Dauphinois Recipe

Time2h
Serves6

Indulge in our decadent Potato Gratin Dauphinois, a classic French dish that layers thinly sliced potatoes with rich cream and melted cheese. Baked to perfection, each bite offers a creamy, savory delight with a golden, bubbling top that will transport your taste buds to the heart of France. Perfectly seasoned and elegantly presented, this is comfort food at its finest.

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Ingredients

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Seasonings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Baking Dish

    Butter the bottom and sides of a baking dish with 30g of butter.

  3. 3

    Slice the Potatoes

    Peel and thinly slice the potatoes (about 2-3 mm thick).

  4. 4

    Prepare the Garlic

    Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Layer the Ingredients

    Arrange a layer of potato slices in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle some chopped garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add a layer of Gruyère cheese. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.

  2. 6

    Mix the Cream and Milk

    In a bowl, combine the heavy cream and milk. Pour the mixture evenly over the layered potatoes.

Baking

  1. 7

    Bake the Gratin

    Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

  2. 8

    Cool and Serve

    Let the gratin cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

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