This is a different take on the classic gratin dauphinois, adding creamy brie cheese, crispy bacon and a little thyme.

Ingredients (8 side servings)

  • 5 slices of bacon, cut into pieces
  • 6 oz brie, thickly sliced
  • 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, very thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon thyme sprigs
  • 1-1/4 cups thick cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F/180C. Cook the bacon in a large frying pan over medium heat for 5 mins or until crisp.
  • Reserve 4 of the brie slices. Layer potato, onion, bacon, garlic, thyme and remaining brie slices in an ovenproof dish.
  • Combine cream and stock, season. Pour over potato mixture. Bake for 1 hour or until golden brown and tender. Top with reserved brie. Bake for 10 mins or until melted and golden. Set aside for 5 mins to rest.

Let us know if you try this recipe!

Bon appétit!

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