French Potato Gratin also called Gratin Dauphinois is a warm rich and creamy potato dish made with thin potato slices cooked in milk butter and cheese. It is baked until the top becomes golden and the inside turns soft and silky. People in France enjoy this dish with meats salads or as a special meal on weekends because it tastes comforting smooth and very satisfying.
This recipe is written in simple easy English so anyone can make a perfect creamy potato gratin at home.
What Is French Potato Gratin
French potato gratin is made with
- potatoes
- milk
- butter
- cheese
- garlic
- simple seasoning
The dish becomes creamy inside and lightly crisp on top after baking.
Ingredients You Will Need
For the Gratin
- 4 large potatoes thinly sliced
- 1 cup milk
- Half cup cream optional
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- Half teaspoon salt
- Half teaspoon pepper
- Half teaspoon oregano optional
- Half cup grated cheese
For Baking
- A little butter for greasing
Step by Step Method to Make Potato Gratin
Step 1
Prepare the Potatoes
- Peel the potatoes.
- Cut them into thin slices.
- Wash and dry the slices.
Thin slices cook evenly and become soft.
Step 2
Make the Milk Mix
- Heat milk and cream together.
- Add garlic salt pepper and oregano.
- Cook for one minute.
- Switch off the heat.
Step 3
Arrange the Gratin
- Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Add a layer of potato slices.
- Add a little milk mix.
- Add a little grated cheese.
- Repeat layers until all potatoes are used.
Step 4
Bake the Gratin
- Preheat oven.
- Bake for thirty to forty minutes.
- The top should turn golden.
- The inside should become soft and creamy.
Serve and Enjoy
Serve the gratin hot.
It tastes great with
- chicken
- fish
- roasted vegetables
- fresh salad
The dish feels creamy rich and very comforting.
Tips for Perfect Potato Gratin
- Cut potatoes thin
- Use milk and cream for smooth texture
- Do not skip garlic
- Do not burn the top
- Let the gratin rest for five minutes before cutting
Variations You Can Try
- Add onion slices
- Add spinach
- Add chilli flakes
- Add different cheese types
Approximate Nutrition per Serving
Values may vary
- Calories 300 to 420
- Carbohydrates 35g
- Protein 8g
- Fat 20g