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
Like this Potatoes Dauphinoise recipe?
You’ll find many other great accompaniments to your main dishes in our Side Dishes Category.
It’s easy to keep up with the latest home style cooking & baking ideas from Rock Recipes. Be sure to follow Rock Recipes Facebook Page and follow us on Instagram. Plus you’ll see daily recipe suggestions from decadent desserts to quick delicious weekday meals too.
Looking for more great side dishes for the Holiday season? Check out our Favourite Thanksgiving Side Dishes Collection:
If you like this recipe, you may also want to try our Alfredo Scalloped Potatoes:
You can also sign up for our FREE newsletter to know immediately when new recipes are added. You’ll get weekly suggestions for great family friendly meals and desserts too!

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.
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
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes.
- Add them to a large saucepan or dutch oven along with the cream, milk, shallot, thyme, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a slow simmer for 10 minutes over medium low heat. Drain the potatoes, RESERVING the cream mixture.
- Layer the partly cooked potatoes in a shallow baking pan in two layers, adding the grated gruyere cheese between the layers and on top.
- 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.
- Allow to sit for 10 -15 minutes before serving.
Recommended Products
Rock Recipes a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Our product recommendations are almost exclusively for those we currently use or have used in the past.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 458Total Fat 32gSaturated Fat 20gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 104mgSodium 485mgCarbohydrates 28gFiber 3gSugar 4gProtein 15g
The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated by third party software and is meant as a guideline only. Exact accuracy is not guaranteed. For recipes where all ingredients may not be used entirely, such as those with coatings on meats, or with sauces or dressings for example, calorie & nutritional values per serving will likely be somewhat lower than indicated.
Rock Recipes a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Our product recommendations are almost exclusively for those we currently use or have used in the past.
Barbara
Friday 22nd of April 2022
Hi Barry, what other herb would you suggest for this recipe as I’m not a fan of thyme?
DAUPHINOISE POTATOES | SCALLOPED | SIDE DISH
Friday 19th of March 2021
[…] With just a few changes of my own, you can find the original recipe from Rock Recipes by clicking here! These are not your ordinary scalloped potatoes…think of them as an upscale version with […]
mimi
Sunday 12th of April 2020
hi barry----great recipe but my sauce curdled a bit....still tastes wonderful but doesn't look like yours!!! What did i do wrong???
Mike
Thursday 3rd of October 2019
Hi Barry, gonna make this today. Can I substitute the whipping cream to 10% half and half?
Thanks
Barry C. Parsons
Saturday 5th of October 2019
That may be a bit too low fat but I'd certainly give it a try.
Alison
Friday 13th of September 2019
Hi. Can I assemble this ahead of time to cook later the same day, or is it best to go from the pot to oven right away?
Barry C. Parsons
Saturday 14th of September 2019
Letting it stand before cooking may cause issues with the cream separating.