POV: How to Cook Dauphinoise Potatoes Like a Chef

Looking for the perfect side dish? In this video, Jack shows you how to make classic Dauphinoise Potatoes that are creamy, cheesy, and full of flavour! Whether you’re cooking for a family dinner or a special occasion, this French-inspired dish will be a hit. Learn how to layer thinly sliced potatoes, infuse rich cream with garlic, and top it off with the perfect amount of cheese for that golden crust.

Recipe
Ingredients:
3kg potatoes
200ml milk
Nutmeg
2l double cream
4 garlic clove, crushed or finely grated
150g mild cheese

Method
1. Preheat the oven to 120°C
2. Combine the cream, milk, garlic, salt, pepper & nutmeg and whisk thoroughly
3. Start by peeling the potatoes, then slice them thinly using a sharp knife or mandolin
4.Rub a 20 X 16 cm (8 x 6½ inch) ovenproof dish with butter, then evenly arrange the potato slices in the dish. Add cream between the layers, adding a small amount of cheese to the middle layer. Ensure to press the potato slices down to fully cover in cream
5. Bake in a bain marie in the oven for 2-3 hours or until the potato is tender and the top is nicely browned.

Video Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:08 - Preparing the Cream
02:00 - Preparing the Potatoes
03:08 - Layering the Potatoes
07:05 - Cooking the Potatoes