Description
Creamy jamie oliver dauphinoise potatoes showcase French culinary elegance with layers of thinly sliced potatoes bathed in rich cream and herbs. Garlic-infused and golden-crusted, this dish delivers comfort and sophistication you’ll savor with each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kilo (2.2 lbs) Paris Piper potatoes, sliced
- 300 ml (1 ¼ cups) cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, unpeeled and crushed
- 2–3 anchovies, with oil
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ whole nutmeg, grated
- Pinch salt (to taste)
- Pinch pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) with the rack centered for uniform heat distribution.
- Layering: Thinly slice potatoes and onions, creating delicate rounds for optimal texture and even cooking.
- Seasoning Blend: In a large baking tray, combine sliced potatoes, onions, salt, ground black pepper, heavy cream, fresh thyme leaves, minced anchovies, crushed garlic, ground nutmeg, and half the Parmesan cheese, ensuring ingredients are thoroughly intermingled.
- Stovetop Infusion: Pour boiling water into the tray, filling one-quarter up the sides, then gently simmer on the stovetop with foil coverage for 6 minutes to soften potatoes and meld flavors.
- Baking Process: Uncover the tray, sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese across the surface, and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes until the top transforms into a golden, bubbly crust.
- Serving: Remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes to allow flavor integration and temperature stabilization. Serve immediately while maintaining the dish’s creamy, layered essence.
Notes
- Slice Precisely: Use a sharp mandoline or knife to create uniform potato slices, ensuring even cooking and a consistent, luxurious texture throughout the dish.
- Cream Quality Matters: Choose high-fat heavy cream for a richer, more indulgent flavor that enhances the overall creamy consistency of the dauphinoise.
- Anchovy Magic: Don’t skip the anchovies – they add a subtle umami depth that elevates the entire dish without tasting fishy, creating a complex flavor profile.
- Resting is Crucial: Allow the dish to rest after baking, which helps the layers set and makes serving easier while intensifying the melded flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg