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Dauphinoise Potatoes

Creamy Dauphinoise Potatoes for Ultimate Comfort Food Joy

Indulge in creamy Dauphinoise Potatoes, layered with Yukon Gold potatoes and a velvety sauce for a comforting dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Base
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter for coating the baking dish
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream replace with half-and-half for a lighter version
  • 1 cup Whole Milk can substitute with low-fat milk
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt or regular table salt in reduced quantity
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper or white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg cinnamon is an alternative
  • 2 leaves Dried Bay Leaves remove before serving
For the Potatoes & Cheese
  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes can substitute with Russet potatoes
  • 2 cups Gruyère Cheese grated, substitute with Swiss or cheddar
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large pot
  • Mandoline

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with unsalted butter.
  2. Wash and peel the Yukon Gold potatoes, then slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  3. Combine the sliced potatoes, minced garlic, heavy cream, whole milk, kosher salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and bay leaves in a large pot. Bring to a gentle simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  4. In the baking dish, layer half of the cooked potato mixture, followed by half of the grated Gruyère cheese. Add the remaining potatoes and pour the rest of the creamy mixture over.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining Gruyère cheese on top, then bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and tender.
  6. Cool the dish for about 15 minutes before serving and garnish with fresh thyme leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 9gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is gluten-free and vegetarian, ideal for various occasions.

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