Tasty Tuesday – Gratin Dauphinois (and Honey Whiskey Carrots!)

French people are fancy. I wish I could eat bread and chocolate and things with whipping cream all day and not weigh 400 pounds. Impressive, France.

These potatoes could have gone either way. I chose them because I thought they sounded yummy but then as I was putting them together I was getting a little nervous. But – thankfully – they were DELICIOUS! Super rich and good for you (cough, cough) and oh, so yummy.

Put your beret on and make some yourself:)

Gratin Dauphinois

adapted from a little taste of France

serves 8-10

• 10 potatoes
• garlic powder
• 3-4 c. mixed cheeses – Gruyere, white cheddar, mozzerella
• salt and pepper
• pinch of nutmeg
• pinch of cayenne
• 1 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 1/2 c. milk

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Thinly slice potatoes with a mandolin or sharp knife. Butter or spray bottom of a 9×13 pan. Put a small layer of potatoes on the bottom, to barely cover the bottom of pan.

Sprinkle salt and pepper generously and a bit of nutmeg over potatoes. Sprinkle cheese on top.

Put another layer of potatoes on. Sprinkle salt, pepper and garlic generously as well as a little cayenne over potatoes. Sprinkle cheese on top.

Put down your last layer of potatoes. Sprinkle, salt, pepper and garlic. Pour cream and milk over top. Then generously sprinkle cheeses for the top.

Bake for about 55-65 minutes or until potatoes are completely cooked and the liquid is absorbed. If the top browns too much, cover loosely with foil. If not browning enough, finish it off with the broiler. Let rest 10 minutes before serving and use a BIG serving spoon to serve!

And don’t stop there! Throw some honey and whiskey in your carrots! DO IT! You won’t regret it:)

Honey Bourbon (or Whiskey!) Carrots

serves 4 (I made a double batch)

• 1 pound carrots
• 2/3 c. water
• 3 T. butter
• 3 T. honey
• 3 T. bourbon or whiskey

Combine all ingredients in large saucepan or skillet over medium high heat. Cook for 10ish minutes until liquid has turned into a glaze, stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper if you desire (I felt like they were fine as is!)

Try these two recipes sometime! Hope you enjoy them! What are some things you made for Easter??