Gratin Dauphinois

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Heat oven to 170°C and butter a shallow baking dish.

2. 02

   Step 2

   Peel potatoes and slice 2–3 mm thick; do not rinse, as the starch helps thicken the cream.

3. 03

   Step 3

   Warm milk, cream, garlic, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add potatoes and simmer gently for 8 minutes, stirring carefully.

4. 04

   Step 4

   Transfer to the dish and dot with remaining butter.

5. 05

   Step 5

   Bake 60–70 minutes until potatoes are completely tender and the surface is golden. Rest 10 minutes.