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Pommes Dauphinoise

Creamy Pommes Dauphinoise: Your New Favorite Comfort Dish

Experience the rich, creamy goodness of Pommes Dauphinoise, a comforting classic that brings a touch of France to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 3 pounds Russet Potatoes Yukon Golds work well too
For the Mornay Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted for better control of seasoning
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Half-and-half may reduce richness for a lighter taste
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Mascarpone makes a lovely substitution
  • 1 cup Gruyere Cheese Or a mix of cheeses if needed
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Pecorino Romano is a good substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Grated Nutmeg
For Finishing Touches
  • 1/4 cup Chives Can use green onions or omit

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • mandolin
  • Medium Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pommes Dauphinoise
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Wash and thinly slice the Russet potatoes using a mandolin and soak in cold water.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in flour for a bubbling roux.
  4. Gradually whisk in heavy cream, simmer until thickened.
  5. Add cream cheese, season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper, then fold in chives.
  6. Grease a baking dish, layer potatoes and pour over the mornay sauce, top with Gruyere and Parmesan.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour, remove foil for the last 15 minutes to brown.
  8. Let the dish cool for 10-15 minutes before serving and garnish with reserved chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Assemble a day in advance for convenience; adjust baking time if cold from the fridge.

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