Gratin dauphinois
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- Step 1
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Heat oven to 325°F. Rub a deep baking dish with garlic and butter.
- Step 2
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Layer 1/8-inch potato slices, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- Step 3
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Pour cream and milk over potatoes; press gently so liquid nearly covers them.
- Step 4
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Bake 80–95 minutes until a knife passes easily through the center and top is golden. Cheese is intentionally absent from this version.
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Recipe notes & food safety
Editorial draft — cooking, timing and origin review pending. Kitchen testing: not tested. Origin review is pending; no historical attribution is claimed.
Cooking times are estimates; kitchen testing is pending. Review labels, allergies and household needs. Keep raw ingredients separate and follow the recipe's temperature guidance. Serving illustrations are AI-generated.