Dauphinoise Potatoes

3h 30m
Serves 10
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 120°C.
  2. 2Combine the cream, milk, garlic, salt, pepper & nutmeg and whisk thoroughly.
  3. 3Peel the potatoes and thinly slice them using a sharp knife or mandolin.
  4. 4Butter an 8 x 6½ inch ovenproof dish. Arrange the potato slices in the dish, adding cream between the layers and some cheese in the middle layer. Press down to submerge the potatoes in the cream.
  5. 5Bake in a bain marie in the oven for 2-3 hours until the potatoes are tender and the top is browned.

Ingredients

  • 3 kg potatoes
  • 200 ml milk
  • 1 nutmeg
  • 2 l double cream
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed or finely grated
  • 150 g mild cheese

Equipment

ovenmandolinwhiskknifegraterbain-marie