Description
Potatoes au Gratin, also known as Dauphinoise, is a creamy and cheesy potato dish that is baked to perfection, making it the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups of heavy cream
- 1 cup of grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of butter, for greasing the dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the dish.
- In a bowl, mix the heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour half of the cream mixture over the potatoes.
- Sprinkle half of the Gruyère and Parmesan cheese over the cream.
- Add the remaining potatoes in another layer.
- Pour the rest of the cream mixture over the top.
- Finish with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the cream mixture.
- Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving to allow it to set.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Potatoes au Gratin, Dauphinoise, comfort food, cheesy potatoes