Easy Gratin Dauphinois Recipe

Step 1

Wash and peel the potatoes and chop into thin round slices.

Step 2

Grease the casserole dish and layer the sliced potatoes across.

Step 3

Add any optional ingredients (bacon lardons, onions, etc) in between the potato slices.

Step 4

Mix the crème fraîche, butter, garlic, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a bowl.

Step 5

Add the mixture over the top of the potatoes in the casserole.

Step 6

Sprinkle the grated cheese on top.

Step 7

Add a few leaves of parsley on top for decoration.

Step 8

Cook in preheated oven for 45 minutes at 200C° (400F°) until potatoes and cheese are lightly browned.