Gratin Dauphinois

Gratin Dauphinois Recipe for 4 People

Ingredients:

• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 300 ml (1 1/4 cups) heavy cream
• 200 ml (3/4 cup) whole milk
• 100 g (3.5 oz) gruyère cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Butter, for greasing

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. Prepare Potatoes:

   • Peel the potatoes and thinly slice them using a mandoline or sharp knife.

3. Prepare Garlic Cream Mixture:

   • In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
   • Heat the mixture over medium heat until it just starts to simmer. Remove from heat and set aside.

4. Assemble Gratin:

   • Grease a baking dish generously with butter.
   • Arrange a layer of potato slices in the bottom of the baking dish.
   • Pour some of the garlic cream mixture over the potatoes.
   • Repeat the layers until all potatoes and cream mixture are used, finishing with a layer of cream on top.

5. Bake:

   • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes.

6. Add Cheese:

   • Remove the foil and sprinkle grated gruyère cheese over the top of the gratin.
   • Return the gratin to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the potatoes are tender.

7. Serve:

   • Allow the gratin to cool slightly before serving.
   • Serve warm as a delicious side dish.

Optional:

• For a golden brown crust, broil the gratin for a few minutes before serving.
• Garnish with chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for extra flavor.

Enjoy the creamy and comforting Gratin Dauphinois with this recipe for 4 people!