Gratin Dauphinois

Gratin Dauphinois

Updated January 16, 2026

Sliced potatoes baked in cream with garlic and nutmeg. French classic.

Cook time
1 hr 35 min
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Ingredients

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Measurement units
  • 2 ½ lb waxy potatoes, sliced thin
  • 2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

Assemble to serve
Rub dish with garlic and butter. Layer potatoes seasoning each layer with salt and nutmeg. Pour cream and milk over. Potatoes should just be covered.
Equipment
  • gratin dish
Ingredients
  • potatoes (2 ½ lb)
  • garlic (2 cloves)
  • butter (2 tbsp)
  • nutmeg (¼ tsp)
  • salt (½ tsp)
In the oven
Bake at 325°F 60-75 minutes until potatoes are tender, cream is absorbed, and top is deeply golden.
Equipment
  • gratin dish
Ingredients
  • cream (2 cup)
  • milk (1 cup)

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