Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe | Dauphinoise Potato
Potatoes Au Gratin is a classic French dish with a delicious combination of cheesy cream sauce and tender potatoes. Gratin potatoes are perfect for weekend meals or as a make-ahead side dish for holidays. Serve potato gratin with roasted meat, pasta, or green salad.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, French
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 574kcal
- 4 medium Russet potatoes thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese grated (gruyere, colby, swiss)
- 1 pint Heavy cream 2 cups
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder optional
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper powder adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne powder optional
- ¾ to 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon Fresh herb finely chopped (thyme, cilantro or parsley)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch by 9-inch pan using 1 tablespoon butter.
2 tablespoon Butter
In a bowl, add heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper powder, cayenne powder, and mix.
1 pint Heavy cream, 1 teaspoon Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Onion powder, ½ teaspoon Black pepper powder, ¾ to 1 teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Cayenne powder
Add a layer of thinly sliced potatoes, edges overlapping, into the greased baking pan. Top it with ⅓ portion of the cream mixture. Follow this with ⅓ portion of cheddar and parmesan cheese.
1 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, 4 medium Russet potatoes
Repeat the above process for two more layers.
Finally, dot the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
2 tablespoon Butter
Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake this for 55 minutes covered.
Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until lightly browned and a knife pierces easily through the potatoes.
Remove from the oven and rest it for 10 minutes.
The best potatoes au gratin recipe is ready. Serve warm for your dinner, and enjoy.
1 tablespoon Fresh herb
- See that the potatoes are covered in heavy cream so that gratin doesn't dry out.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, which will help the potatoes remain soft and tender.
- Do you love more garlicky flavor? You can roast 4 to 5 garlic cloves and then add them to the cream sauce.
- You can also sautee the onions and mushrooms and add them between each layer. This will only enhance the taste of the dish.
- Store the leftover gratin in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until heated through.
Calories: 574kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 1375mg | Potassium: 826mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1803IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 400mg | Iron: 2mg