Ingredients
Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.
Serves 6
Potatoes
Cream
Dish
Equipment
Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; oven; baking tray; oven gloves; saucepan with lid; sieve; heatproof spoon; spatula.
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Steps
Infuse · About 3 min
- Heat oven to 160°C / 325°F. Simmer 400 ml cream, 300 ml milk, 15 g garlic, crushed, 1 tsp salt, ¼ tsp nutmeg gently 3 minutes.
Check: The food must be hot through at 160°C / 325°F.
Layer · About 7 min
- Butter a deep baking dish with 20 g butter. Layer 1200 g potatoes, peeled and sliced 3 mm, pour cream over and cover with foil.
Bake · About 50 min
- Bake 50 minutes, uncover and bake 25–30 minutes until potatoes are fully tender and top golden. Rest 10 minutes.
Check: Look for this result: potatoes are fully tender and top golden.
Tips
- Even thin slices cook at the same rate.
- Judge Gratin Dauphinois by the texture and doneness signs in its steps. Your pan and heat affect how long Gratin Dauphinois takes to cook.
Substitutions
- Use half-and-half in place of some cream for a lighter result.
Storage
- Get perishable Gratin Dauphinois into the fridge within two hours, or within one hour above 32°C / 90°F. Eat Gratin Dauphinois within two days, keeping it covered at 4°C / 40°F or colder.
- Bring cooked Gratin Dauphinois to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning it for even heating. When Gratin Dauphinois is part of the meal, serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts straight from safe refrigeration.
Make ahead
- Prepare the measured ingredients for Gratin Dauphinois one day ahead. For Gratin Dauphinois, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Gratin Dauphinois on the day of serving.
FAQ
What matters most when making Gratin Dauphinois?
Even thin slices cook at the same rate.
What can I substitute in Gratin Dauphinois?
Use half-and-half in place of some cream for a lighter result.
Can I prepare Gratin Dauphinois ahead?
Prepare the measured ingredients for Gratin Dauphinois one day ahead. For Gratin Dauphinois, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Gratin Dauphinois on the day of serving.
Food safety references
FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating
