Gratin Dauphinois de Solange

This classic and easy French potato side dish is a rich and delicious accompaniment to roast beef.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 627 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 clove garlic, halved
• 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 ¼ cups freshly grated Comte cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Rub the cut sides of the garlic over the bottom and sides of an 8-inch baking dish.

Step 3

Spread a layer of potato slices in the bottom of dish. Pour in a third of the heavy cream; sprinkle a third of the Comte cheese on top. Season with salt and black pepper. Repeat layers twice more, ending with layers of heavy cream and Comte cheese.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden brown, about 1 hour.