Gratin Daupinois is an indulgent dish. Here you get the delicious taste without the guilt!
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- Olive oil
- 6 medium potatoes
- 2 tablespoons light butter, melted
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 ½ cups (162 g) cheese, finely grated
- 1 cup (250 ml) milk
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Method
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
- Rub garlic clove on the base of a shallow, ovenproof dish
- Grease the base of the bowl with a little olive oil
- Peel and cut the potatoes into thin slices
- Add the potatoes to a large bowl with the melted butter and salt and white pepper to taste.
- Toss the ingredients well, so the potatoes are evenly coated
- Layer the potato slices and cheese in the baking dish, leaving a little cheese left over
- Put the milk, thyme, bay leaf, and nutmeg in a small saucepan and bring to a boil
- Pour the milk over the layered potatoes
- Use the remaining cheese to cover the top of the potatoes
- Cover with foil and put in the oven and cook for 30 minutes
- Uncover and cook for a further 10 minutes
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