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Potatoes Au Gratin

Potatoes au Gratin (Dauphinoise)

Deliciously creamy and cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin is a perfect side dish that elevates any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 167
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups cream
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 30 g unsalted butter melted
  • 1.25 kg starchy potatoes peeled and sliced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp pepper
  • 2.5 cups gruyere cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tsp thyme leaves fresh, optional

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Oven
  • Jug for mixing
  • Knife for slicing

Method
 

  1. Place butter, cream, and garlic in a jug. Mix until combined.
  2. Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F.
  3. Peel the potatoes and slice them 1/8"/3 mm thick.
  4. Spread 1/3 of the potatoes in a baking dish, then pour over 1/3 of the cream mixture, scatter with 1/3 of the salt, pepper, and thyme. Sprinkle with 3/4 cups cheese.
  5. Repeat for the 2nd and 3rd layer, but do not finish with cheese on the top layer.
  6. Cover with a lid or foil, and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes or until the potatoes in the middle are soft.
  7. Remove foil, top with cheese, and bake for a further 10 to 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  8. Stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 14.2gProtein: 5.7gFat: 10gSodium: 281mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 1.6g

Notes

Feel free to customize with onions or different cheeses for a unique twist.

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