Dauphinoise potatoes
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Dauphinoise potatoes
Description
Dauphinoise potatoes are prepared by slicing peeled potatoes a few millimeters thick and layering them in a baking dish with minced garlic, salt, pepper, and optional thyme. Each layer is lightly coated with heavy cream, which seeps through during baking, softening the potatoes and creating a rich texture. The dish is baked at about 375°F (190°C) for around 40 minutes, enough for the potatoes to become tender and the top to turn slightly golden.
The garlic adds a fragrant note that complements the creamy layers, while thyme offers a subtle herbal tone if used. The careful layering minimizes gaps and contributes to an even, dense texture.
Dauphinoise potatoes serve well as a side dish for roasted meats, poultry, or vegetables, with their rich but mild flavor complementing hearty mains.
Ingredients
- 1 lb potato
- ½ cup heavy cream double cream, approx
- 1 clove garlic
- salt a little, to taste
- black pepper a little, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon thyme approx (optional, dried
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F/190C (can be a bit higher or lower if you are cooking other things that have a different temperature).
- Peel the potatoes if you prefer or if thicker skinned. Remove any dark 'eyes' and slice them into relatively thin slices, around ⅛in/2-3mm thick. Finely dice the garlic.
- In a relatively small baking dish, place slices of potato in a layer over the bottom, trying to leave as few gaps as possible.
- Scatter on some of the garlic, a little salt, pepper and thyme, if using. Then pour over some cream to give a thin coating but not so the potatoes are swimming.
- Repeat with more layers of potatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme and cream until you have used all of the potatoes. As you layer them, try to place the potatoes in different positions so you fill the gaps and don't have holes all the way through.
- Bake for approximately 40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when tested with a knife and they are slightly brown on top (or a little more if you prefer).
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2-4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 981mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 875IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 26.3mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 7.5mg | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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