Potato Dauphinoise Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 200°c, fan 180°c, gas 6.

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• STEP 2.Pour the milk and cream into a large saucepan.

step 3

• STEP 3.Add the garlic, thyme and bay leaves, and bring to the boil.

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• STEP 4.Remove from the heat and leave to infuse for 5 minutes.

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• STEP 5.Thinly slice the potatoes on a mandolin or with a knife.

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• STEP 6.Remove the bay leaves from the milk, then add the onions and potatoes.

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• STEP 7.Return to the heat, bring to the boil and simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent them sticking to each other.

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• STEP 8.When the potatoes are just tender, spoon into a buttered 2-litre ovenproof dish, layering the potatoes as you fill the dish.

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• STEP 9.Scatter the cheese on top, dot with the butter and sprinkle with the nutmeg.

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• STEP 10.Bake for 40 minutes, until golden brown on top and bubbling.