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Getting ahead with Dauphinoise

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Asked on 28 Dec 2018 by Annie

Can I
Prepare in advance the potatoes dauphinois and pop in fridge overnight to cook the next day . Also will I reheat if any leftovers

Thank you

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Lindsey, Food Editor replied

Hello,

The day before I would …

  • Peel, slice and rinse the potatoes and then keep them submerged in water in a lidded container in the fridge.
  • Crush the garlic and mix with the milk, cream and seasoning and keep in a lidded container in the fridge.
  • Butter the dish and cover it and leave in a cool place.

Then on the day, give the cream mixture a good stir and then drain, dry and layer up the potatoes with the cream in the dish, and bake as per the recipe (perhaps allowing an extra 10 minutes to allow for the chilled ingredients).

Leftovers will no be as nice, but covered and chilled, then reheated and served within a few days for the family, is better than wasting them.  

Wishing you a very happy New Year.

Lindsey

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