Gratin dauphinoise

Preparation time

less than 30 mins

Cooking time

1 to 2 hours

Serves

Serves 4

Recommended by

11 people

Dietary

Vegetarian

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

By Antony Worrall Thompson

From Saturday Kitchen

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

Preheat the oven to 170C/325F/Gas 3.
Rub a gratin dish liberally with the garlic and butter.
Layer the potatoes into the dish, making sure each layer is seasoned.
Pour over the cream and cook in the oven for 1¼ hours.
Turn up the heat to 200C/400F/Gas 6 and cook for a further 15 minutes until the top is golden. Serve.

Sprinkle grated cheese over the top of your potato gratin before cooking for an extra treat.