Scalloped Potatoes With Cheese Gratin Dauphinois Recipe

Indulge in this creamy, dreamy Scalloped Potatoes with Gruyère Gratin Dauphinois! This elegant French-inspired potato casserole, a family favorite adapted from a treasured Betty Crocker cookbook, is perfect for impressing dinner guests or bringing a show-stopping dish to your next potluck. Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with nutty Gruyère cheese, fragrant nutmeg, and a creamy egg and half-and-half sauce, then baked to golden-brown perfection. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 80 mins

Calories 356.6 kcal

Protein 30g

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Ingredients for Scalloped Potatoes With Cheese Gratin Dauphinois

2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes (about 4 cups, thinly sliced)
Garlic Clove
1 tablespoon butter, plus 1 teaspoon for brushing the dish
1 teaspoon salt
Ground Nutmeg
Pinch of black pepper
Gruyere Cheese
2 large eggs
Half And Half

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How to Make Scalloped Potatoes With Cheese Gratin Dauphinois

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Peel and thinly slice 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes (about 4 cups).
Rub a 9x13 inch oblong baking dish with 2 cloves of garlic, then brush with 1 teaspoon butter.
Layer 1/3 of the potatoes in the dish. Sprinkle with 1/3 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, a pinch of black pepper, and 1/3 cup grated Gruyère cheese.
Repeat layers 2 and 3.
In a bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and 1 cup half-and-half.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the potatoes.
Dot the top with 1 tablespoon of butter.
Bake uncovered for 60-80 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

Fat

60g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Scalloped Potatoes With Cheese Gratin Dauphinois?

Scalloped Potatoes With Cheese Gratin Dauphinois takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Scalloped Potatoes With Cheese Gratin Dauphinois?

Scalloped Potatoes With Cheese Gratin Dauphinois has approximately 356.6 calories per serving, with about 30 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 32 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Scalloped Potatoes With Cheese Gratin Dauphinois?

The key ingredients for Scalloped Potatoes With Cheese Gratin Dauphinois are Potatoes, Garlic Clove, Butter, Salt, Ground Nutmeg, Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.