Gratin Dauphinois

45 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by cutting potatoes very finely with a mandoline.
  2. 2Butter a gratin dish and place the sliced potatoes in it.
  3. 3In a saucepan, combine whole milk, whole cream, lots of garlic, salt, and a little nutmeg.
  4. 4You can also add berries or laurel to the liquid, based on your preference.
  5. 5Pour the boiling liquid over the potatoes.
  6. 6Bake for 45 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg potatoes type Amandine
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 5 g coarse salt
  • 5 g black pepper
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 2 juniper berries
  • 30 cl whole milk
  • 30 cl heavy cream (with more than 30% fat)
  • 40 g butter
  • salt

Equipment

mandolinegratin dishsaucepan

Tips

  • Do not peel the potatoes when slicing them very finely, as the skin will not be felt.
  • Only include ingredients you like; if you don't like bay leaf or nutmeg, you don't have to include them.