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Dauphinoise potatoes recipe

Published October 21, 2021 | Updated November 30, 2022 | By Mandy & Jane

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Creamy dauphinoise potatoes with a sprig of thyme, ready to eat.

Looking for a delicious and easy potato dish to make for dinner? Look no further dauphinoise potatoes are a classic French dish and for good reason! They are the perfect side dish for a special dinner or holiday meal. This dish is made with thinly sliced potatoes, cream, garlic, and cheese and it’s easy to make ahead of time so you can relax and enjoy your evening. Best of all, they’re absolutely delicious.

Close up of dauphinoise potatoes with a golden brown cheese topping and a sprig of fresh thyme.

Why you’ll love this potato recipe

  • This is total comfort food, tasty, filling, and indulgent, full of thin slices of potatoes, cream, and cheese.
  • If you like potato gratin, you’re going to love this!
  • Dauphinoise potatoes are a fantastic side dish and a real crowd pleaser perfect for Christmas and thanksgiving.
  • It’s incredibly easy to make.
  • All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian.

Ingredients you’ll need

You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.

Ingredients to make Potato dauphinoise, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper, Yukon gold potatoes, milk, fresh thyme, cream and cheese.

How to make dauphinoise potatoes with step-by-step instructions

Making our potatoes dauphinoise recipe is easy if you follow our simple instructions.

A full printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.

Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F.

Now, using a sharp knife, slice your potatoes, the slices should be approximately 3mm or 1/8 inch.

Then, in a large saucepan, pour your double cream (heavy cream), full-fat milk, and add Dijon mustard, minced garlic and gently bring it to a simmer.

Someone slicing potatoes.
Slice potatoes.
Add cream to a pan.
Add garlic, thyme, whole milk, and Dijon mustard.

Add two sprigs of fresh thyme and season with salt and pepper.

Add your sliced potatoes to the simmering cream and let them cook for 4 minutes, stirring gently to avoid the potatoes sticking to each other or sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Adding potatoes into the creamy mixture.
Add sliced potatoes to the cream mixture and simmer.
Potatoes in a oven dish, and pouring cream mixture on top of them.
Transfer the potatoes to an ovenproof dish and pour the mixture evenly over them.
Cheese covering uncooked dauphinoise potatoes.
Top with cheddar cheese and bake.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potato slices into an ovenproof prepared baking dish (casserole dish) and arrange them so they are approximately 5/6mm, almost ¼ of an inch deep, and a solid layer.

Then pour the cream mixture so it’s seeping through the layers and there’s a little on the top layer, but it’s not swimming in it.

Next, scatter the freshly grated cheese over the top and place it in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, turning it halfway through.

When the dauphinoise potatoes are ready, they will be golden brown on the top and bubbling.

It will be extremely hot, so let it cool slightly before serving.

Serve with seasonal vegetables, a nut roast, or whatever you fancy!

Recipe notes and tips

  • Resist temptation
    Don’t parboil your potato slices, they become too soft and crumbly when baked in the oven.
  • Want just a hint of garlic?
    Instead of using minced garlic, use whole garlic cloves when simmering the potato slices in cream sauce, when you place the potatoes in the baking dish, just remove each garlic clove.
  • Don’t like garlic?
    If you don’t like garlic, then don’t include it, your dauphinoise potatoes won’t be authentic, but you’ll still enjoy them!
  • Want more cheese?
    Add an additional 25% of cheese and then 10 minutes before it’s ready add the remaining cheese.
  • Out of fresh thyme?
    Use fresh rosemary instead and why not try adding a hint of nutmeg!
  • Perpare your baking dish
    Grease your baking dish with unsalted butter to prevent your dauphinoise potatoes from sticking.
  • Cheese
    Don’t make the mistake of using gruyere cheese as it’s not vegetarian.

We’re a little obsessed with our potatoes dauphinoise recipe, the perfect cheesy, creamy side dish with thin slices of potatoes. You’ll wonder how you ever managed without this absolutely delicious recipe in your life.

What is the difference between gratin and dauphinoise?

You’d be forgiven for not knowing the difference between dauphinoise potatoes and potatoes au gratin.

When you make potato au gratin or potatoes au gratin, the sliced potatoes are usually cooked potatoes but with potatoes dauphinoise, they are cooked in the oven from raw.

You may also hear the term scalloped potatoes, which are similar to dauphinoise potatoes and potato gratin.

Scalloped potatoes are also thinly sliced potatoes that are baked in the oven in a cream sauce.

If you have an instant pot, why not try this totally vegan Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes recipe?

Potatoes dauphinoise cooked and ready to eat.

What are the best potatoes to use?

Depending on where you are in the world, we recommend using King Edward potatoes, Maris piper potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, or Russet potatoes.

We used Maris Piper potatoes for our dauphinoise potatoes, and they worked perfectly.

What goes well with potatoes dauphinoise?

Traditionally you’d serve dauphinoise potatoes with roast beef but of course, this is a vegetarian recipe!

For a vegetarian main course, we’d serve it with seasonal vegetables, nut roast, lentil bake, or mushroom wellington.

We even love to eat it as part of a meal alongside southern mash!

How do I store leftover dauphinoise potatoes?

When covered and placed in the fridge, this potato dish will keep overnight.

Just remove the remaining potatoes dauphinoise from the fridge for around 1 hour before placing it in the oven.

If you’re doing this, then just keep a little of the cream mixture and when reheating it, add the mixture to the baking or casserole dish and sprinkle a little extra freshly grated cheese on top.

Potatoes dauphinoise with a delicious golden bubbly and golden brown cheese topping in a baking dish with seasonal vegetables.

Other potato recipes for you to try

  • Hasselback potatoes – this stylish baked potato will transform your table!
  • Hash brown casserole – easy to make, this is a savory dish that is perfect comfort food!
  • Baked sweet potato – simple, delicious, and a real crowd pleaser, ideal for a winter party or as a side dish.
  • Quorn cottage pie – with a light and fluffy mashed potato topping, this vegetarian twist on a classic British recipe is so good!
  • Sweet potato wedges – perfect potato wedges with a sweet caramelized taste, perfect for dipping!
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Dauphinoise potatoes recipe

Looking for a delicious and easy potato dish to make for dinner? Look no further dauphinoise potatoes are a classic French dish and for good reason! They are the perfect side dish for a special dinner or holiday meal. This dish is made with thinly sliced potatoes, cream, garlic, and cheese, and is the perfect way to impress your dinner guests with minimal effort. Plus, it's easy to make ahead of time so you can relax and enjoy your evening. Best of all, they're absolutely delicious.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr 5 mins
Servings8
Calories616
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste
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Ovenproof baking dish

Ingredients

  • 8 Large potatoes peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups Double cream (heavy cream)
  • 2 cups Full-fat milk (whole)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Garlic minced
  • 2 Sprigs of fresh thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Vegetarian cheddar cheese
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 190°C/375°F
  • Now, slice your potatoes, the slices should be approximately 3mm or 1/8 inch. Then, in a large saucepan, pour your double cream (heavy cream), milk, and add Dijon mustard, minced garlic and gently bring it to a simmer. Add two sprigs of fresh thyme and season with salt and pepper. Add your sliced potatoes to the simmering cream and let them cook for 4 minutes, stirring gently to avoid the potatoes sticking to each other or sticking to the bottom of the pan
    8 Large potatoes, 2 cups Double cream (heavy cream), 2 cups Full-fat milk (whole), 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp Garlic, 2 Sprigs of fresh thyme, Salt and pepper
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potato slices into an ovenproof prepared baking dish (casserole dish) and arrange them so they are approximately 5/6mm, almost ¼ of an inch deep. Then pour the cream mixture so it's seeping through the layers and there's a little on the top layer, but it's not swimming in it. Next, scatter the freshly grated cheese over the top and place it in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, turning it halfway through
    1 cup Vegetarian cheddar cheese
  • When the potatoes dauphinoise is ready, it will be golden brown on the top and bubbling. It will be extremely hot, so let it cool slightly before serving. Serve with seasonal vegetables, a nut roast, or whatever you fancy!

Notes

  • Resist temptation
    Don’t parboil your potato slices, they become too soft and crumbly when baked in the oven
  • Want just a hint of garlic?
    Instead of using minced garlic, use whole garlic cloves when simmering the potato slices in cream sauce, when you place the sliced potatoes in the baking dish, just remove each garlic clove
  • Don’t like garlic?
    If you don’t like garlic, then don’t include it, your dauphinoise potatoes won’t be authentic, but you’ll still enjoy them
  • Want more cheese?
    Add an additional 25% of cheese and then 10 minutes before it’s ready add the remaining cheese

Nutrition

Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 1709mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1229IU | Vitamin C: 74mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 3mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

Try out this great recipe for mashed potatoes which go well with dauphinoise potatoes.

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  1. lynn polito says

    October 21, 2021 at 5:13 pm

    5 stars
    This is so decadent and delicious! Love this recipe!

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      October 21, 2021 at 5:33 pm

      Yes, it’s one of our guilty pleasure recipes!

  2. Donna says

    October 22, 2021 at 9:34 am

    5 stars
    I mean I am always there at any mention on potatoes, but add in the cream and the cheese – yum! This was so delicious and decadent

    Reply
  3. Jenn says

    October 22, 2021 at 1:19 pm

    5 stars
    These potatoes are sooooo good. Just the right amount of creaminess and cheesiness. Delish!

    Reply
  4. Aimee says

    October 22, 2021 at 1:20 pm

    5 stars
    So so good. An instant favorite. My mouth was watering just reading the recipe and looking at the photos, and it did not disappoint.

    Reply
  5. laura says

    October 22, 2021 at 7:28 pm

    5 stars
    Such an amazing recipe, thanks!!

    Reply
  6. Sachiko says

    October 23, 2021 at 2:06 pm

    5 stars
    I’m counting carbs, but I have a soft spot for this dish. I’ll be making it for the holidays for sure!

    Reply
  7. Danielle Wolter says

    October 25, 2021 at 10:45 am

    5 stars
    These sound incredible! I am a huge fan of all things potato and can’t wait to make these.

    Reply
  8. Jyoti Behrani says

    October 25, 2021 at 11:20 am

    5 stars
    Great recipe! I just made it and my family devoured it. Definitely making this again!

    Reply
  9. Gina says

    October 25, 2021 at 11:47 am

    5 stars
    Never really thought to add mustard to mashed potatoes but I’m intrigued! Will be giving this a try very soon!

    Reply
  10. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

    October 25, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    5 stars
    I love dauphinoise and this recipe is so delicious and easy to do. Perfect for the cold weather and proper comfort food too.

    Reply
  11. Claudia Lamascolo says

    October 25, 2021 at 12:26 pm

    5 stars
    This was one of the best side dishes ever delicious!

    Reply
  12. Sherry Ronning says

    October 25, 2021 at 3:10 pm

    5 stars
    My family loved this homemade potatoes dauphinoise recipe!!

    Reply
  13. Jillian Roth says

    January 24, 2022 at 1:59 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious and I could not believe how easy this potato dish was to make .

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      January 25, 2022 at 6:31 am

      We love this creamy potato dish and it’s great to hear you found it easy to make!

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