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Dauphinoise Potatoes

Creamy Dauphinoise Potatoes: Your New Favorite Comfort Dish

Indulge in creamy Dauphinoise potatoes, a comforting dish that enchants with rich garlic sauce and Gruyère cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Baking
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Coating the baking dish to prevent sticking.
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Creates the rich sauce; provides creaminess.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Balances the richness of the heavy cream.
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic Infuses flavor into the cream.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg A warm spice that complements the creaminess.
  • 2 leaves Dried Bay Leaves Imparts depth of flavor to the cream sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme Leaves Provides herbal freshness.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Enhances the overall flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper Adds spice.
For the Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes Basis of the dish; creamy texture when baked.
For the Topping
  • 8 ounces Gruyère Cheese Adds a nutty and creamy flavor.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large pot
  • grater

Method
 

How to Make Dauphinoise Potatoes
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 9x13-inch baking dish generously.
  2. Grate approximately 8 ounces of Gruyère cheese.
  3. Peel and slice your Yukon Gold potatoes into 1/4-inch rounds.
  4. In a large pot, combine sliced potatoes with minced garlic, heavy cream, whole milk, kosher salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and dried bay leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 5-7 minutes until slightly tender, then discard bay leaves.
  5. Spoon half of the potato mixture into your prepared baking dish, then sprinkle half of the grated Gruyère on top. Repeat with the remaining mixture and finish with the last of the cheese.
  6. Pour the remaining creamy mixture over the potatoes, ensuring it covers them just below the top layer of cheese.
  7. Place the dish in your preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and fork-tender.
  8. Garnish with fresh thyme and allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a golden top, optionally broil for a few minutes at the end, watching closely to avoid burning.

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