Description
Creamy, rich Dauphinoise potatoes from France deliver ultimate comfort with layers of thinly sliced potatoes, heavy cream, and garlic. Cheese-topped and golden-brown, this classic side dish promises indulgent warmth you’ll savor with every luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 pounds (1.13 kilograms) Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) whole milk
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Gruyere cheese, grated
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Fats and Oils:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by generously coating with butter, ensuring complete coverage for the dauphinoise potatoes.
- Combine sliced potatoes with aromatic garlic, rich dairy components, and carefully selected seasonings in a simmering liquid until potatoes reach a delicate tenderness.
- Arrange the first layer of gently cooked potatoes across the buttered dish, creating an even, overlapping surface.
- Distribute a generous portion of grated cheese evenly over the initial potato layer, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Construct a second identical layer using remaining potato slices, maintaining the precise, slightly diagonal arrangement.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese across the top layer, creating a potential golden, crispy crust.
- Delicately cascade the reserved cream mixture over the entire assembled dish, allowing liquid to permeate between potato layers.
- Position the dish in a preheated 350°F oven, allowing 40-45 minutes for transformative cooking.
- Watch for a rich, golden-brown surface and bubbling edges indicating complete preparation.
- Remove from oven and permit the dish to rest and settle for approximately 15 minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped thyme leaves for an aromatic, elegant finishing touch before serving.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use a mandoline or sharp knife to create thin, consistent potato slices for the best results.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter version that’s less caloric.
- Add caramelized onions or crispy bacon bits between potato layers for extra flavor complexity and texture variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 547
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg