Gratin Dauphinois

Thanksgiving is exactly 20 days away. How is that even possible?! And then exactly .5 seconds later it’ll be Christmas. Or something like that anyway. So I figured we’ll jump right into the swing of things and have fun with some new Thanksgiving recipes because one can never have too many mouth watering options, right?

Next to the 4th of July, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love them for two vastly different reasons of course. But both have amazing dishes, created for the season. Holidays that semi-revolve around food make me very happy. I know it’s suppose to be about being thankful and giving back, but how can you look forget about the stuffing, potatoes, rolls, pies and of course the turkey?

Are you drooling thinking about it all?

Mashed potatoes are pretty traditional and practically a must have, but why not offer a dressed up potato dish too? Imagine layers of sliced potatoes baked in a garlic cream sauce and covered with shredded cheese. Oh it’s heavenly. Add red pepper flakes for an added kick, if desired. In this house, it’s a must. I love a spicy kick.

Gratin Dauphinois

Layers of sliced potatoes, baked in a creamy garlic sauce and topped off with shredded cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Potatoes
Servings: 9

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 4 oz Havarti cheese freshly shredded
  • 2 1/2 lb russet potatoes roughly 6 medium
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 C heavy cream
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F°. Butter a 2 quart baking dish. Shred cheese and thinly slice potatoes. (If available, use 2mm slicing and shredding discs).
  • Arrange half of the potato slices in buttered dish. Top off with half of the cheese and one minced garlic clove. Cover with remaining slices of potatoes.
  • In a large measuring cup combine heavy cream, salt, pepper, one minced garlic clove and optional red pepper flakes. Pour cream mixture over potatoes and top off with remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake at 400F° for 45-60 minutes or until fork tender. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes prior to serving.

Notes

Recipe serves roughly 9-12.
An original recipe from Baked by Rachel
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    Meryl — November 3, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    Fresh cranberry sauce with pecans.

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    Louis — November 3, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    Stuffing.

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    Katy P — November 3, 2012 at 5:39 pm

    My favorite side dish is sweet potato casserole.

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    Trudi — November 3, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    my favorite side for Thanksgiving is the stuffing “balls” my grandma used to make. She never had a recipe written down, so when she passed away, I had to try and make them on my own.

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    Laura C — November 3, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    Cranberry-apple crisp. It is a fantastic alternative to plain cranberry sauce. Sweet and tangy and great with turkey….but also can be eaten with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert!

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    Jacqui Elmore — November 3, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    My Dad’s stuffing.

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    Michelle S — November 3, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    My favorite thanksgiving side dish is mashed potatoes :)

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    Mike N — November 3, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    Stuffing. Have to have both traditional and cornbread.

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    Pam — November 3, 2012 at 8:50 pm

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    Traci — November 3, 2012 at 11:47 pm

    My Favorite side is Mashed potatoes and Gravy. Love them!!!!

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    Jessie — November 4, 2012 at 12:04 am

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    My favorite Thanksgiving side dish is stuffing, which I bake on the side rather than in the turkey. My dear mother wasn’t much of a cook, but I loved her stuffing, and it’s one of the few things I remember her teaching me how to make. Sweet memories…

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