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How to make gratin dauphinoise without cream
Preheat the oven.
To ensure that the oven is hot enough to bake the gratin, you must preheat it. Set the temperature to 425 f (220 c), and allow it to fully heat.
Rub the garlic clove over a shallow baking dish. For the gratin, you'll need a fairly shallow baking dish.