CLASSIC POTATO GRATIN

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Also known as French dauphinois or Yankee scalloped potatoes. The potatoes are thinly sliced with a burnished crust.

Provided by LEGs Mom and Dad

Categories     Potato

Time 1h32m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large garlic clove, peeled and smashed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
2 1/4 cups half-and-half
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch fresh nutmeg, freshly grated
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
2 lbs potatoes, peeled and sliced about 1/8 inch thick

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Rub bottom and sides of 6-cup gratin dish with garlic. Mince garlic and put aside. Wait about 2 minutes and spread about half the butter into dish.
  • Bring half-and-half, salt, pepper, nutmeg, cayenne, potatoes, and garlic to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer for about 2 minutes.
  • Pour potato mixyure into prepared dish and distrbute potatoes eveny Gently press down potatoes until covered by liquid and dot with remaining butter.
  • Bake until top is golden brown (basting once or twice during first 45 minutes) about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Pabitra Thapa
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time.


Alix Sparks
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I've made this potato gratin several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Muhammad Muheeb
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner.


Jon Ryan
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was gone in minutes.


hamdu yahaya
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This potato gratin is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Kinsley Martin
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I used a variety of cheeses in this recipe and it turned out amazing.


Jeshua Figueroa
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The roasted garlic adds a wonderful flavor to this dish.


Adaobi Favour
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My family loved this potato gratin. It's a great comfort food recipe.


Janice Carter
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This is the best potato gratin recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Sujan Mandal
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Ather Faraz
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This potato gratin was a hit! The potatoes were creamy and tender, and the cheese was perfectly melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


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