Potato Gratin (Potato Dauphinois)

As Thanksgiving is approaching I want to share with you a delicious and easy recipe for Potato Gratin, a comforting side dish suitable for special occasions without requiring fancy ingredients.

Potato Gratin consists of three layers of starchy potatoes, cream and cheese, flavored with onion, a hint of garlic and fresh thyme and topped with a crispy golden cheesy crust. It is one of the best side dishes and  can be easily made in advance.

The potatoes must be thinly sliced so it is essential to use a mandoline or a food processor that can make this step easier and faster. Hope you will try it out and enjoy!

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Potato Gratin (Potato Dauphinois)

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Potato Gratin consists of three layers of starchy potatoes, cream and cheese, flavored with onion, a hint of garlic and fresh thyme and topped with a crispy golden cheesy crust. It is one of the best side dishes and can be easily made in advance.

Servings 6 servings

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 1 hr 10 mins

Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

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Ingredients

  

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• 2 ¼ pounds (1 kg) starchy potatoes
• 1 garlic clove , unpeeled
• 1 ¼ cup (300g) cream , 35% fat
• 1/4 tsp (1g) nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
• 1 ½ tsp (7g) salt
• 1 red onion , sliced
• 1 tbsp (14g) butter
• 1 cup (100g) sharp Cheddar cheese or Gruyere , grated

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Peel the potatoes, rinse and pat dry with paper towel. Using a mandoline or a food processor cut the potatoes in 1/8 inch (3mm) slices.
• Cut the onion in thin rings or slices and cut the unpeeled garlic. Rub a 9 inch (23cm) skillet or casserole dish with the cut garlic and grease the bottom and sides with butter.
• In a bowl whisk together cream with nutmeg, black pepper and salt.
• Spread 1/3 of the sliced potatoes on the prepared skillet. Add about 1/3 of the onion rings, 1/3 cup cheese, fresh thyme and 1/3 cream mixture.
• Spread another 1/3 of the sliced potatoes , 1/3 of the onion rings, 1/3 cup cheese, fresh thyme and 1/3 cream mixture.
• Finish with the last 1/3 sliced potatoes, remaining cream mixture and spread the remaining 1/3 cup cheese.
• Bake for about 60-70 minutes, until potatoes are cooked through and the top is golden.
• Let the gratin rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 33.7gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6.9gCholesterol: 34mgSugar: 5.4g

Calories: 249kcal

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: French

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