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Gratin dauphinoise

Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Serves 4
Dietary Vegetarian
by Antony Worrall Thompson

From Saturday Kitchen
AWT explains how to cook dauphinoise potatoes in five easy steps. The secret is patience.

Method


  1. Preheat the oven to 170C/325F/Gas 3.

  2. Rub a gratin dish liberally with the garlic and butter.

  3. Layer the potatoes into the dish, making sure each layer is seasoned.

  4. Pour over the cream and cook in the oven for 1¼ hours.

  5. Turn up the heat to 200C/400F/Gas 6 and cook for a further 15 minutes until the top is golden. Serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • butter
  • 450g/1lb waxy potatoes, thinly sliced (such as Desirée, Golden Wonder or King Edward)
  • 300ml/½ pint double cream
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Shopping List

Gratin dauphinoise

Fruit and vegetables

Cooking ingredients

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