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Creamy French Dauphinoise Potatoes with Gruyère Cheese

Name: Creamy French Dauphinoise Potatoes with Gruyère Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Side Dish
Ingredients: Yukon Gold potatoes, 2 lbs, peeled and thinly sliced; Garlic clove, 1, halved; Unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon, for greasing; Heavy cream, 2 cups; Whole milk, 1 cup; Salt, 1 teaspoon; Freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon; Ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon; Gruyère cheese, 1 1/2 cups, grated; Fresh thyme leaves, to garnish

A velvety, layered potato dish baked with cream and Gruyère cheese, perfect as a rich side dish for any elegant meal.

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·By Ethan Brooks·July 22, 2025

Creamy French Dauphinoise Potatoes with Gruyère Cheese — Side Dish served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Potatoes

For the Cream Mixture

For the Cheese Topping

Optional Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 509 kcal
Protein: 11.5 g
Carbs: 30.9 g
Fat: 38.4 g
Fiber: 4.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3056 kcal
Protein: 68.7 g
Carbs: 185.5 g
Fat: 230.5 g
Fiber: 26.7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Yukon Gold potatoes 2 lbs, peeled and thinly sliced	680	16	156	0.5	26
Garlic clove 1, halved	4	0.2	1	0	0.1
Unsalted butter 1 tablespoon, for greasing	102	0.1	0	11.5	0
Heavy cream 2 cups	1600	8	12	168	0
Whole milk 1 cup	150	8	12	8	0
Salt 1 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon	3	0.1	0.7	0.1	0.3
Ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon	6	0.3	0.6	0.4	0.3
Gruyère cheese 1 1/2 cups, grated	510	36	3	42	0
Fresh thyme leaves to garnish	1	0	0.2	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Cream Mixture

1
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
2
Heat Mixture
Gently heat the mixture over low heat until warmed through.
Tip: Ensure the cream does not boil; it should only be lightly warmed.
3
Infuse Flavors
Set aside to infuse the flavors while preparing the potatoes.

Prepping the Potatoes

1
Rub Dish
Rub the inside of a baking dish with the cut sides of the garlic.
2
Butter Dish
Generously butter the dish to prevent sticking.
3
Layer Potatoes
Layer the thinly sliced potatoes in an overlapping pattern in the dish.
Tip: Test potato doneness by inserting a fork – it should easily pierce through.

How to Make Creamy French Dauphinoise Potatoes with Gruyère Cheese

Total time: 2 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Assemble Dish
Pour the warmed cream mixture over the layered potatoes, ensuring full coverage.
2
Add Cheese Topping
Sprinkle grated Gruyère evenly over the top.
3
Bake Dish
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) until golden and bubbling.
4
Initial Baking
Bake for 1 hour at 350°F (180°C).
5
Final Browning
Broil on medium-high for 15 minutes for a crisp top.