Potato Gratin (Potato Dauphinois)
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.
Ingredients
- 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: 1 serving out of 6Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 33.7gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6.9gCholesterol: 34mgSugar: 5.4g