Ultimate Creamy Potato Delight: Dauphinoise Heaven

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsunsalted butter

  • 1tablespoonminced garlic

  • 1tablespoonall-purpose flour

  • 1 ½cupsheavy cream

  • 1cupwhole milk

  • 1 ½teaspoonskosher salt

  • 2poundsYukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and sliced 1/8-inch thick with peel

  • ½teaspoonchopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish

  • teaspoonground black pepper

  • cooking spray

  • 4ouncesGruyere cheese, shredded

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.

  2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Whisk in heavy cream, milk, and salt until smooth.

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  3. Add sliced potatoes and bring to a simmer; cook, gently stirring occasionally, until potatoes begin to soften, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in thyme and pepper.

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  4. Layer 1/2 of the potatoes in the prepared baking dish; sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese evenly over potatoes. Top with remaining potatoes and spoon remaining liquid left in the pot over the potatoes.

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  5. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

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  6. Bake in preheated oven until sauce is thickened, top is browned in spots, and potatoes are tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving; garnish with additional thyme.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories350
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
25g
32%
Saturated Fat
15g
77%
Cholesterol
87mg
29%
Sodium
444mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
24g
9%
Dietary Fiber
2g
7%
Protein
9g
17%
Potassium
93mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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