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Gratin Dauphinois (Creamy Baked Potatoes)

A simple combination of potatoes and cream, baked until tender and structured into soft, creamy layers.
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Everyday Cooking
French
Kitchen Pace : 🕒🕒
Servings: 4
Recipe by NAVA Kitchen
Creamy baked potatoes (gratin dauphinois) in a white baking dish with a golden top.
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Ingredients:

  • 6 medium yellow potatoes, Yukon Gold
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp whole milk yogurt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil, for greasing the baking dish

Method:

Start Cooking
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a small saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, pressed garlic, and dried thyme. Warm gently for 2–3 minutes (do not boil). Remove from heat and stir in salt and yogurt.
  • Peel and slice potatoes very thin (about ⅛ inch).
  • Add olive oil to a baking dish and spread to coat the bottom and sides.
  • Arrange potatoes in overlapping layers. Pour the cream mixture evenly over. Gently press down so the liquid settles between the layers.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 40–45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 25–30 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the top is lightly golden.
  • Let rest for 10–15 minutes before serving. Bon appétit.

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Notes:

From the kitchen
  • Slice the potatoes thin and as evenly as possible for consistent cooking.
  • Warming the cream helps it blend smoothly with the garlic and thyme before baking.
  • Pressing the potatoes down after pouring the cream allows the liquid to move between layers and prevents dry spots.
  • Letting the dish rest after baking is key for the cream to thicken and set properly.
 
Make it yours
  • Skip thyme for a simpler flavor or add a small pinch of nutmeg for warmth.
  • Add ¼ tsp black pepper for a more seasoning.
  • For a richer finish, sprinkle a little grated Parmesan on top during the last 15 minutes of baking.
  • Swap olive oil with butter for a more classic taste.
 
At the table
  • Serve warm as a side with roasted chicken, steak, or grilled meatballs.
  • It also pairs well with a fresh green salad to balance the richness.

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Nutrition:

Calories: 264 kcal | Carbohydrates: 4 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 26 g | Saturated Fat: 15 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g | Cholesterol: 74 mg | Sodium: 119 mg | Potassium: 143 mg | Fiber: 0.1 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 941 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 96 mg | Iron: 0.3 mg
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