Gratin Dauphinoise Recipe

Name: Gratin Dauphinoise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for the baking dish; 3 pounds (8 to 10 small) Yukon Gold potatoes; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 1/4 cups milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 dried bay leaf; Freshly ground pepper; 3 ounces Gruyere cheese, finely grated (about 1 cup)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for the baking dish
3 pounds (8 to 10 small) Yukon Gold potatoes
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 1/4 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 dried bay leaf
Freshly ground pepper
3 ounces Gruyere cheese, finely grated (about 1 cup)

1
Preheat the oven to 400F, with the rack in the center.
2
Generously butter a 9 x 12-inch glass baking dish.
3
Peel the potatoes, and slice into 1/8-inch-thick rounds.
4
Place the slices in a bowl of cold water as you go to prevent discoloration.
5
In a medium saucepan, combine the garlic, milk, heavy cream, salt, nutmeg, and bay leaf.
6
Bring just to a simmer over medium heat, and pour into the prepared baking dish.
7
Discard the bay leaf.
8
Drain the potatoes in a colander, and transfer to the baking dish.
9
Using a large spoon, toss the potatoes with the milk mixture, pressing down gently to distribute the potato slices evenly.
10
Season with pepper.
11
Dot with butter, distributing evenly over the entire surface; sprinkle with the cheese.
12
Place in the oven; bake until the potatoes can be pierced with a fork and the top is brown, 45 to 50 minutes.
13
Serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for the baking dish, 3 pounds (8 to 10 small) Yukon Gold potatoes, 1 large garlic clove, minced, 1 1/4 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Gratin Dauphinoise falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Gratin Dauphinoise

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