Mother's Day Dauphinous Gratin

Ingredients

For 6 servings

• •1.2 kg 1.2 kg Potato puree
• •0.75 l 0.75 l Whole milk
• •0.25 l 0.25 l Thick fresh cream
• •2 2 garlic pod(s)
• •30 g 30 g Butter
• •Nutmeg
• •Salt
• •Pepper

Method

1. 1.Preheating the oven and preparing the dish
2. 2.Preheat your oven to 160°C so it is warm when baking the gratin. Meanwhile, peel the cloves and rub them generously inside a gratin dish. Then butter the bottom and edges with the butter to prevent the preparation from hanging and to bring even more gourmetness to the cooking.
3. 3.Preparation of the creamy base
4. 4.Pour whole milk and thick fresh cream into a large saucepan. Add the remaining garlic pods finely chopped or crushed, then season with salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg depending on your taste. Gently heat the set stirring regularly to mix the flavors well, without boiling too much.
5. 5.Addition of potato mashed potatoes
6. 6.Incorporate potato mashed potatoes into the warm preparation gradually, mixing carefully to achieve a smooth, smooth and well-bound texture. Make sure that the mashed milk absorbs the cream mixture well in order to avoid lumps. Taste and then adjust seasoning if necessary to achieve a tasty and balanced basis.
7. 7.Plating of gratin
8. 8.Transfer the mixture to the gratin dish before it is ground and buttered. Spread it regularly with a spatula or the back of a spoon to obtain a uniform surface. Smooth the top in order to promote a homogeneous cooking and a nice coloring. You can add a little extra nutmeg on top if you want.
9. 9.Bake gratin
10. 10.Bake the dish in the preheated oven and cook until the gratin is warm to heart and the top takes a beautiful golden color. Watch the cooking at the end of the course: the top must be slightly scratched without burning. If necessary, increase the temperature very slightly over the last minutes to accentuate the color.
11. 11.Rest before service
12. 12.Take the gratin out of the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This rest period allows the preparation to strengthen slightly, which facilitates the service and enhances its melting texture. Serve warm, directly in the dish, for a friendly and generous time to share with family.