Gratin Dauphinois

Baked Gratin Dauphinois

Gratin Dauphinois is basically Au Gratin Potatoes, frenchified...Simply stated you take layers of Potatoes and Gruyere Cheese and top if off with a creamy mixture, more cheese and baked it until golden and creamy.  It is a perfect sort of Steak and Potatoes accompaniment.

Gratin Dauphinois

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds potatoes peeled and thinly sliced (about 4 medium baking potatoes)
• 2 Cups Half and Half (you could use heavy cream...)



Prepared Gratin Dauphinois

• 2/3 Cups Skim Milk (first time for everything)
• 1 clove Garlic Minced
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 Teaspoon White Pepper
• 1/2 Pound Grated Gruyere (Fancy Swiss) Cheese

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 400 
• Combine all ingredients, except cheese, and mix
• Layer half of potatoes in Gratin dish, sprinkle with 4 ounces cheese
• Add remaining potatoes and pour mixture over potatoes, top with remaining cheese
• Bake 60 minutes or until golden, bubbly and cooked through