Low Fat Gratin Dauphinois

Indulge in the creamy satisfaction of **Low Fat Gratin Dauphinois**, a lightened-up take on the classic French comfort dish. This healthier version swaps out heavy cream for skim milk and low-fat crème fraîche, delivering a rich, velvety texture with fewer calories. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes and sweet onions are infused with aromatic garlic, nutmeg, and fresh thyme, then topped with a savory sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for a golden, crispy finish. Perfectly baked to tender perfection in just over an hour, this guilt-free gratin is ideal as a side dish for dinner parties or weeknight meals. With its simple ingredients and elegant presentation, it’s a flavorful crowd-pleaser that doesn’t skimp on taste. Serve warm and let this classic become your new go-to comfort food with a healthy twist!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:70 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds potatoes
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 cups skim milk
• 0.5 cup low-fat crème fraîche
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 0 cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly, about 1/8-inch thick. You can use a mandoline for even slices.

Step 3

Peel and thinly slice the onion.

Step 4

Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.

Step 5

In a medium saucepan, add the skim milk, low-fat crème fraîche, chopped garlic, nutmeg, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Heat gently over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is warm and well combined. Do not boil.

Step 6

Lightly coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 7

Arrange half of the potato slices in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, overlapping them slightly. Scatter half of the sliced onions over the potatoes.

Step 8

Pour half of the milk mixture over the potatoes and onions.

Step 9

Repeat with the remaining potato slices and onions, finishing by pouring the remaining milk mixture on top.

Step 10

Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.

Step 11

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden and crispy.

Step 13

Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow the gratin to set slightly.

Step 14

Serve warm, garnished with additional fresh thyme if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1719.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1432.5

Total Fat 28.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 102.6mg	0%
Sodium 3385.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 238.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.7g	0%
Total Sugars 46.1g
Protein 61.7g	0%

Vitamin D 214.7IU	0%
Calcium 1368.2mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 6103.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.7%

Protein: 16.9%

Carbs: 65.4%