By The foodoodle kitchen · Published September 20, 2026
Gratin Dauphinois
A classic French side dish featuring thinly sliced potatoes baked in rich cream and garlic.
Serves 4 · Prep 20 min · Cook 1 h · 1 h 20 min total · Medium
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Ingredients
- 2 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 800 g)
- 300 ml heavy cream
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 50 g grated cheese (optional) (optional)
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Method
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). 5 min
- In a bowl, combine the cream, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. 5 min
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in a greased baking dish. 5 min
- Pour half of the cream mixture over the potatoes. 2 min
- Layer the remaining potatoes on top. 5 min
- Pour the rest of the cream mixture over the top layer. 2 min
- Sprinkle grated cheese on top if using. 1 min
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil. 3 min
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 min. 40 min
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 min until golden and bubbly. 20 min
