Gratin Dauphinoise (Scalloped Potatoes) - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Gratin Dauphinoise (Scalloped Potatoes) is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by /contributors/shelley-wiseman This classic French dish is originally made without cheese. It is the starch from the potatoes, and the cream and milk, which give the dish its cheesy taste while the leek and garlic gently infuse their flavors int

Ingredients

3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (about 6 large)
1 medium leek
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
Special equipment: an adjustable blade slicer (optional); a 2 1/2- to 3-quart shallow baking dish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F with a rack in upper third of oven.
Peel potatoes and thinly cut into 1/8 inch thick slices, using slicer if desired.
Discard dark green part of leek and halve white and light green part lengthwise. Rinse layers under running water to remove any dirt and grit and pat dry. Thinly slice crosswise.
Stir together white pepper and nutmeg with 1 3/4 teaspoons salt in a small bowl. Melt butter in a small heavy saucepan over medium-low heat and cook leek and garlic, stirring frequently, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
Spread leek and butter mixture evenly in bottom of baking dish. Arrange one quarter of potatoes in a slightly overlapping layer over leeks, then pour 1/2 cup milk over potatoes, and sprinkle lightly with 1/2 teaspoon salt mixture. Layer potatoes with milk and salt mixture three more times in same manner.
Place dish on a shallow baking pan and cover with foil. Bake until potatoes are almost tender, about 1 hour.
Remove foil and pour cream over potatoes. Continue to bake, uncovered, until cream has been absorbed by potatoes and top is golden in spots, 30 to 40 minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gratin Dauphinoise (Scalloped Potatoes) good for PCOS?

Yes, this Gratin Dauphinoise (Scalloped Potatoes) recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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