Potatoes Dauphinoise with Gruyere & Thyme

Potatoes Dauphinoise with Gruyere & Thyme. In reality Dauphinoise is just a posh word for scalloped potatoes but in this recipe the method is easier and the flavour even better.

Potatoes Dauphinoise with Gruyere & Thyme

Potatoes Dauphinoise (pronounced dough-fin-was) is just a posh name for scalloped potatoes. This cooking method however may be one that differs from your favorite scalloped potato recipe.

This is a great basic recipe that our family loves but it is also very adaptable as well. Switch up the cheese and/or herbs and change the spices and seasoning to create your own favorite version.

I find that yellow or red or other varieties of waxy potatoes work the best here and hold up best to the oven heat. Drier, fluffier potato varieties like russets tend to break down too much and get mushy during the cooking process.

Potatoes Dauphinoise with Gruyere & Thyme

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Yield: 8 servings

Potatoes Dauphinoise with Gruyere & Thyme

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Potatoes Dauphinoise with Gruyere & Thyme - in reality Dauphinoise is just a posh word for scalloped potatoes but in  this recipe the method is easier and the flavour even better.

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds yellow potatoes (Yukon Gold)
• 2 cups heavy cream (whipping cream)
• 1 cup milk
• 1 shallot, finely diced
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg, freshly grated
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 cups grated Gruyere cheese, 1 cup for each of the two layers

Instructions

1. Peel and thinly slice the potatoes.
2. Add them to a large saucepan or dutch oven along with the cream, milk, shallot, thyme, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
3. Bring to a slow simmer for 10 minutes over medium low heat. Drain the potatoes, RESERVING the cream mixture.
4. Layer the partly cooked potatoes in a shallow baking pan in two layers, adding the grated gruyere cheese between the layers and on top.
5. Pour the reserved cream mixture over the potatoes and bake bake at 350 degrees F for about 1 hour until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are fork tender.
6. Allow to sit for 10 -15 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 458Total Fat 32gSaturated Fat 20gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 104mgSodium 485mgCarbohydrates 28gFiber 3gSugar 4gProtein 15g

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