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Gratin Dauphinois – Awesome Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

April 1, 2016 38 Comments

This Gratin Dauphinois – Awesome Scalloped Potatoes Recipe is creamy, cheesy, potato goodness if there ever was! Perfect side dish to beef, lamb, even pork. And it’s one of those recipes which tastes even better the next day as leftovers (if there are any!). Gratin Dauphinois – Awesome Scalloped Potatoes Recipe makes dinner a little more fancy…

Gratin Dauphinois - Awesome Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

Gratin Dauphinois – Awesome Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

  • 5 large potatoes (I use Yukon Gold because they are buttery but you could also use Russet potatoes)
  • Gruyere cheese (shredded)
  • Garlic
  • Butter (or margarine) – about 1-2 tsp
  • Wax paper
  • Whipping creme (yes, this is not low fat at all) 1 medium size container
  • 2% milk (to top off the whipping creme)
  • Nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Gratin Dauphinois - Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Take a large casserole dish (9 by 13)
  3. Crush 2 cloves of garlic and put them in the bottom of your dish
  4. Cut off a piece of wax paper – spread butter (or margarine) on it. Rub the bottom on the dish – rubbing in the garlic – along the bottom and up the sides of your dish. If any garlic sticks to the wax paper – spoon it off and put it back in the dish. Set dish aside.
  5. Peel potatoes. Wash potatoes. Slice potatoes (about the same thickness). Once all sliced – you can start layering.
  6. Layer 1: potatoes all along the bottom of your dish. Top with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Repeat layers until you have no more potatoes left.
  7. Pour whipping creme over potatoes. Add milk until there is liquid going halfway up the sides of the dish (you could just get a large container of whipping creme and use only that – I prefer to cut the creme with some milk myself). Be sure that the liquid only goes halfway up the dish (it will bubble and if you put it all the way to the top; covering the potatoes – it could spill over and make a mess in your oven).
  8. Sprinkle cheese over top.
  9. Bake for 1 hour (or until potatoes are knife tender). Gratin Dauphinois - Awesome Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

My French mother-in-law taught me this Gratin Dauphinois – Awesome Scalloped Potatoes Recipe (back in the day – we would boil the potatoes in milk first – which WRECKED my pots – our modern family version eliminated that messy step).

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  1. Tara Gauthier says

    April 3, 2016 at 11:26 am

    I have loved scalloped potatoes ever since my grandmother used to make them for family dinners when I was a kid. This version looks so good, going to have to try it!

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  2. Emerald says

    April 6, 2016 at 6:28 pm

    Those look so delicious! Scalloped potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes to prepare, so I’m eager to give this recipe a try.

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  3. Robin Rue says

    April 6, 2016 at 6:35 pm

    My parents LOVE scalloped potatoes, so I am sure they would love these, too! They sound awesome.

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  4. shaunatorres says

    April 6, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    Oh my goodness, I love, love, love Scalloped potatoes. I mean, really love them. This recipe sounds great. I am totally going to give it a try. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  5. NPC says

    April 6, 2016 at 7:58 pm

    Oooh, that looks great! Bookmarking, I’ve been on the hunt for a good scalloped potato recipe. Thanks!

    Reply
  6. lisamc7 says

    April 6, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    I LOVE scalloped potatoes but no one else in my family does. Maybe I will try this recipe and change their minds!

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  7. Janis says

    April 6, 2016 at 9:15 pm

    That looks so good. The whipping cream sounds like the super secret ingredient that takes your recipe over the top. Thanks for the recipe: I’m going to have to make this for my family.

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  8. Dawn Lopez says

    April 6, 2016 at 9:17 pm

    I’m always in for a great potato side dish! Add cheese and cream too and it’s a total win for me. This sounds like a great recipe to try out for this weekend’s family dinner. Thanks! 🙂

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  9. Jeanette says

    April 6, 2016 at 9:29 pm

    That looks SO good! I am practically licking my computer screen! We are making this for dinner tonight!

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  10. Ann Bacciaglia says

    April 6, 2016 at 11:14 pm

    This will be a great addition to our family dinner this weekend. I will have try this recipe. My kids are going to love it.

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  11. Lisa Bristol says

    April 6, 2016 at 11:16 pm

    This recipe looks so delicious and easy to make. I will have to get the ingredients i need to make this on the weekend.

    Reply
  12. teenybod says

    April 6, 2016 at 11:31 pm

    Oh my gosh. I have to make these for my grandma. She would LOVE this recipe and it would be such a great surprise! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  13. Lee Allport says

    April 6, 2016 at 11:47 pm

    I think potatoes are always a safe bet. These potatoes seem to be a bit fancier than most but I’d eat them any day if they were a side on my plate! Thanks for the recipe.
    Lee

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  14. Kathy says

    April 7, 2016 at 12:24 am

    This looks amazing! Scalloped potatoes are some of my favorites. I love having these often with the family. I’ll have to try out your recipe. Yum!

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  15. Angela Bethea says

    April 7, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    I’m a big fan of scalloped potatoes and I totally enjoy pairing it with a lot of meals / cuisine. I will definitely give this version a try. Thank you very much.

    Reply
  16. lyndac1968 says

    April 8, 2016 at 2:07 pm

    I love scalloped potatoes, but I have never used whipping cream before, going to have to give it a try!!

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  17. kristen visser says

    April 8, 2016 at 10:14 pm

    wow these look so yummy!! I actually have never tried making scallops myself before but definitely time to change it up a bit because it has been quite some time since I have had them and now I am totally feeling it

    Reply
  18. hmrcarlson says

    April 9, 2016 at 11:36 pm

    It has been a long time since I have made scalloped potatoes. I will definitely be trying out your recipe.

    Reply
  19. Elizabeth Matthiesen says

    April 14, 2016 at 10:58 am

    I absolutely love scalloped potatoes, I’ll have to give this recipe a try, sounds yummy 🙂

    Reply
  20. Terri Baker says

    April 16, 2016 at 10:13 am

    My family loves scalloped potatoes! This recipe sounds so good.

    Reply
  21. Diana Powell says

    April 28, 2016 at 8:55 am

    I’ve never made scalloped potatoes before, but with this recipe I may have to try.

    Reply
  22. Treen Goodwin says

    April 28, 2016 at 12:49 pm

    wow these sound scrumptious , i will def be trying them out thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂

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  23. Debbie Bashford says

    April 28, 2016 at 4:18 pm

    looks and sound amazing!!

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  24. cottagebunny says

    April 28, 2016 at 10:50 pm

    Your scalloped potatoes sound fabulous with whipping cream and touch of nutmeg too.I am definitely going to try this recipe!!

    Reply
  25. Rosanne Robinson says

    May 3, 2016 at 7:19 pm

    I LOVE scalloped potatoes, but rarely make them, your recipe looks and sounds awesome, I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  26. mylifeasamomsite says

    May 4, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    This sounds really yummy!! I would toss in some ham or bacon to add to the yum!!

    Reply
  27. Bailey Dexter says

    May 5, 2016 at 11:50 am

    Wow, I never thought of using whipping cream! I will be trying this one next time I make these! Thanks for the post!

    Reply
  28. aliyadaya says

    May 7, 2016 at 12:47 pm

    Wow, my mouth is watering! Looks delicious and I will have to give the recipe a go…

    Reply
  29. Carole Dube says

    May 9, 2016 at 12:16 am

    I love scallop potatoes! I will have to try this version! Thank you for sharing!

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  30. BILL HOFF says

    May 21, 2016 at 11:16 pm

    We are always looking for different ways to prepare potatoes

    Reply
  31. Debbie White Beattie says

    May 24, 2016 at 1:26 am

    This recipe looks so good. I haven’t made scalloped potatoes in a while but now I’ll try it soon

    Reply
  32. Debbie White Beattie says

    May 30, 2016 at 1:58 am

    I haven’t made scalloped potatoes in quite a while but your recipe has me craving.

    Reply
  33. K Yee says

    June 6, 2016 at 5:09 pm

    I love scalloped potatoes as a side dish. I haven’t made them recently. Those pictures have my mouth watering and it does look like a great recipe. Thank you!

    Reply
  34. Ava says

    July 15, 2016 at 9:31 pm

    This looks delicious! I MUST try it! Thank you

    Reply
  35. Susan Frampton says

    August 18, 2016 at 2:12 am

    My mom used to make scalloped potatoes I’ve enjoyed making them with my own kids.I’m going to try this recipe looks good

    Reply
  36. Darlene Demell says

    September 12, 2016 at 6:36 pm

    I have always loved scalloped potatoes. Had some a while back but guess it time to make some again.

    Reply
  37. Amy Heffernan says

    September 21, 2016 at 10:29 am

    This is one of my FAV dishes. Great job. This one I want to try for sure!!

    Reply
  38. angela m says

    November 18, 2016 at 9:22 am

    I love scalloped potatoes. This recipes sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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