Gratin Dauphinois
Chef Jason
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Cuisine
French
Author:
Chef Jason
Servings
6
Prep Time
50 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Hey there, Chef Jason here! 🧀 Ready to dive into a French comfort classic? We’re making Gratin Dauphinois, a dish that’s all about creamy, cheesy, melt-in-your-mouth potatoes! Layers of thinly sliced potatoes are soaked in a rich cream and milk mixture infused with garlic and thyme, then topped with golden Gruyère cheese. After baking, you’ll get a tender, bubbling masterpiece that’s crispy on top and luscious underneath. This is the perfect side dish to elevate any meal. Let’s get those potatoes sliced and that oven fired up! 🔥🥔
Ingredients
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4 large potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup whole milk
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2 cloves garlic
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 cup grated Gruyère cheese or cheddar cheese
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To taste, Balinese Truffle Salt
Mise en Place 🔪
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Cutting board
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Knife
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Whisk
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Large baking dish
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Cheese grater or microplane
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Pan spray or butter
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Oven mitts
Directions
Preparation 🥒
Preheat the oven to 375°F
With adult help, peel the potatoes.
Slice the potatoes into thin, round slices (about 1/8 inch thick).
Peel the garlic cloves and crush them with the side of your knife.
Rub the garlic all over the inside of the baking dish for extra flavor.
Lightly butter or spray the dish with pan spray.
Grate the Gruyère cheese and set it aside.
How to Cook 🍳
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Heat the mixture over medium heat until it’s warm (but not boiling).
Arrange the sliced potatoes in overlapping layers in the prepared baking dish.
Pour the warm cream mixture over the potatoes, making sure everything is well-covered.
Sprinkle the grated Gruyère cheese evenly over the top of the potatoes.
Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Carefully remove from the oven using oven mitts.
Let the gratin cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your creamy and cheesy Gratin Dauphinois!