Dauphinois potato gratin (gratin dauphinois)
Layered potatoes simmered in milk and finished in the oven with cream. This French version contains no cheese.
A simple, creamy French potato gratin, suitable as a side dish or a light main. The four servings and 15 minutes of preparation are practical estimates; cooking times follow the documented recipe.
Ingredient allergens
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Alternatives by dietary restriction
Lactose-free milk
For lactose intolerance
It can replace liquid milk in cooking and baking to reduce lactose. It retains milk proteins, so it does not avoid the milk allergen. Choose a variety suited to the recipe and check the label. Also check other allergens and the risk of cross-contact.
Lactose-free milk retains milk proteins. This option does not address milk allergy.
Allergens to consider in this alternative:
- Milk and milk products
Check the label, other allergens and cross-contact. Replacing one ingredient does not remove allergens elsewhere in the recipe; adjustments depend on the culinary use.
Method
- 01
Slice the potatoes
Peel the potatoes and cut them into slices about 3 mm thick. Do not rinse them after slicing.
Ready to continue when: The slices are similar in thickness and retain their starch.
15 min - 02
Simmer the potatoes in milk
Put the potatoes in a saucepan with the milk, garlic, bay leaf, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Simmer over medium-low heat for 35–40 minutes, stirring gently from time to time.
Ready to continue when: The potatoes are tender when pierced, and the milk has not boiled over.
40 min - 03
Let the potatoes rest
Turn off the heat, cover the saucepan and let the potatoes rest in the milk for 10 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The potatoes have rested for 10 minutes.
10 min - 04
Assemble the gratin
Preheat the oven to 220 °C. Transfer the potatoes to an ovenproof dish, arranging them in layers. Mix the cream with any milk left in the saucepan and pour it evenly over the potatoes.
Temperature: 220 °C / 428 °FReady to continue when: The potatoes are layered and evenly covered with the milk-and-cream mixture.
- 05
Bake
Bake the gratin for about 20 minutes.
Temperature: 220 °C / 428 °FReady to continue when: The top is browned and the potatoes feel tender when pierced.
20 min
Ingredients
Equipment
Documented
The recipe uses a saucepan to cook the potatoes in milk and an ovenproof dish to assemble and bake the gratin.
Sources and scope
- Gratinado de patatas, o mi gratin dauphinois — webos fritos webosfritos.es/gratinado-de-patatas/
Identity of gratin dauphinois
Documented
Gratin dauphinois is a French potato gratin associated with the Dauphiné. One documented classic version combines potatoes, milk and cream without cheese; adding cheese is a different variation.
Sources and scope
- Receta de gratinado delfinés (gratin dauphinois). estoyhechouncocinillas.com/2012/09/gratin-dauphinois.html
- Gratin dauphinois, la verdadera receta francesa www.cocinandoconcatman.com/recetas/recetas-verduras-hortalizas/gratin-dauphinois.html
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Content researched, cross-checked and automatically validated. Sources consulted:
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- Receta de gratinado delfinés (gratin dauphinois). estoyhechouncocinillas.com/2012/09/gratin-dauphinois.html
- Receta de DAUPHINOIS CON BECHAMEL | Santa Rita Harinas www.santaritaharinas.com/receta/dauphinois-bechamel/
- Gratin dauphinois, la verdadera receta francesa www.cocinandoconcatman.com/recetas/recetas-verduras-hortalizas/gratin-dauphinois.html
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