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Potato Gratin Recipe Without Cream in baking dish. Brown wooden background

Potato Gratin Recipe Without Cream (Dauphinoise)

My Potato gratin recipe without cream is all time favorite in my friends circle. Here is the step by step recipe and video that will give the best baked potatoes for your next party. The ultimate taste of homemade Au Gratin Potatoes will surely add value to your dinner or lunch!
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, French, International
Keyword: potato gratin no cream, potato gratin recipe without cream
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 3 Persons
Calories: 189kcal
Author: Hinz

Equipment

  • Shallow baking dish

Ingredients

  • 3 Potatoes Medium Size
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Flour
  • 1 Glass Milk - 1 Glass
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 cup Cheese shredded
  • Parsley for garnish chopped

Instructions

  • Evenly slice russet potatoes.
  • Dip in water for 5 minutes then rinse and drain water.
  • In the meanwhile, add butter in a heated pan.
  • Sauce Preparation: Start with making roux
  • Melt the butter and add all purpose flour and cook for few minutes until the flour becomes aromatic and slightly starts changing color to brown.
  • Now pour milk and stir well.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Stir and mix well.
  • Now add cheese and stir to make a thick and smooth sauce.
  • Set the Baking dish: Layer with potato slices then evenly pour the sauce. Sprinkle cheese.
  • Repeat the layering process 2 times.
  • Wrap with the baking dish with Aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the oven for 1 hour at 220°C or 428°F.
  • Now take it out and carefully remove the foil.
  • Topped with mozzarella cheese.
  • Broil for 5 minutes to give symbolic gratin color.
  • Take it out, serve hot and enjoy!

Video

Notes

  • Use starchy potatoes
  • Make sure the potatoes are dried before making a layer in the baking dish. 
  • Don't soak potatoes for too long.
  • Use shallow dish for baking
  • For the best result, use evenly sliced potatoes.
  • Make sure the gratin sauce is thick and smooth otherwise curdling effect will be prominent.
  • Preheat the oven for 10 minutes, otherwise, the potatoes will release water. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 189kcal