Potato Gratin with Cream
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Vegetarian Gluten-free French

Potato Gratin with Cream

Thinly sliced potatoes baked slowly in garlic-scented cream until tender, bronzed at the edges, and luxuriously soft beneath a delicate crust. This classic gratin dauphinois is a quietly elegant French side dish for roast meats or a green salad.

100 min 6 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Heat the oven to 160°C. Rub a 2-litre shallow baking dish with the halved garlic clove, then coat it evenly with the softened butter.
2
Warm the cream in a saucepan over low heat with the grated garlic, thyme, salt, and white pepper for 10 minutes, just until steaming; do not let it boil.
3
Arrange one-third of the potato slices in overlapping rows in the prepared dish. Pour over one-third of the warm cream, then repeat twice, finishing with cream on the surface.
Thinly sliced potatoes layered with seasoned cream in a gratin dish AI-generated image
4
Press the potato layers gently with the back of a spatula so the cream reaches the edges. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 50 minutes, until a knife slides into the center with slight resistance.
5
Remove the foil and continue baking for 20–25 minutes, until the top is deeply golden and bubbling and the potatoes are completely tender when pierced in the center.
Golden potato gratin with bubbling cream and tender layered potatoes AI-generated image
6
Rest the gratin uncovered for 15 minutes so the cream thickens and the layers settle. Cut into portions and serve warm.

Why this recipe works

A low, steady bake lets the potato starch enrich the cream while the garlic perfumes the dish without overpowering it. Resting finishes the set, creating tender layers with a clean, sliceable texture.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Cool within two hours, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

How to reheat it

Reheat covered at 160°C until hot throughout, about 20 minutes, then uncover for 5 minutes to refresh the top. Individual portions may be microwaved gently until steaming.

Nutrition / serving

496kcal
7.47 gprotein
46.65 gcarbs
32.30 gfat
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Published 14 Aug 2026 · updated 15 Aug 2026