Description
Creamy brie dauphinoise potatoes blend French culinary elegance with comforting potato perfection. Rich layers of sliced potatoes and melted brie create a luxurious side dish you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (1 kg) potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 200 grams (7 ounces) Brie cheese, sliced with rind on
Dairy Components:
- 1 cup (250 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (250 milliliters) milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C), creating an ideal environment for the creamy potato dish.
- Infuse cream mixture by heating milk, garlic, salt, and pepper in a saucepan until it reaches a gentle simmer, then remove from heat to concentrate flavors.
- Prepare a large baking dish by generously coating with butter to prevent sticking and enhance richness.
- Create the first potato layer by carefully arranging half of the potato slices in an overlapping pattern, ensuring even coverage across the dish.
- Distribute half of the aromatic cream mixture evenly over the first potato layer, followed by carefully placing half of the Brie slices to create a luxurious cheese distribution.
- Repeat the layering process by adding the remaining potato slices in the same overlapping technique, then pour the remaining cream mixture and top with the final Brie slices.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour, allowing the potatoes to become tender and absorb the creamy flavors.
- Uncover the dish and return to the oven for an additional 20 minutes, enabling the top to transform into a golden, bubbling surface with crispy edges.
- Allow the dauphinoise to rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps the layers set and intensifies the flavors.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh thyme leaves to add a fragrant, herbal finish before serving.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use a mandoline slicer for precise, thin potato slices that cook evenly and create a beautiful layered presentation.
- Choose a high-quality, creamy Brie cheese with a soft rind for maximum flavor and smooth melting consistency.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter version, keeping the rich, decadent essence of the original recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg