Friday, June 13, 2008

Pommes Dauphinois

Hey Everyone! Here's a tasty recipe for Pommes Dauphinois. Enjoy!


Pommes Dauphinois – Potatoes au Gratin

1 clove Garlic
1 tsp. Butter
2 each Russet potatoes
1/2 C Cream
pinch Nutmeg
2 oz Gruyère cheese, grated
TT Salt
TT Pepper

1. Prepare an aluminum pie tin or other baking dish by lightly crushing the garlic clove and rubbing around the inside of the dish. Smear the butter all around the dish.
2. Peel and thinly slice potatoes and place directly in cream. Do not rinse away the starch by soaking in water.
3. Add nutmeg, grated cheese and salt and pepper to the potatoes. Mix well and taste for seasoning.
4. Begin layering potatoes in the prepared dish as per the chef instructor. Pour in any remaining cream and cheese and cover with aluminum foil.
5. Place on a parchment-lined sheet pan and bake at 375 until potatoes are tender and cream is absorbed.
6. Remove foil cover and return to oven until cheese has formed a golden crust.

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