Lighter Dauphinoise Potatoes Bake with Quark and Yoghurt

Healthy Style Dauphinoise Potatoes Bake

Looking for a comforting side dish that feels indulgent but is packed with protein? This creamy potato gratin uses a smart, flour-free cheese sauce to create a velvety, restaurant-quality texture. Perfect for family dinners or hosting, this easy potato bake is naturally vegetarian and satisfying.

This comforting potato gratin features thinly sliced potatoes baked in a velvety, rich cheese sauce, finished with a golden, bubbly top.

Recipe Quick Facts

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes

  • Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 medium baking potatoes, divided

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped

  • 500ml vegetable stock (prepared from a bouillon cube or base)

  • 100g plain quark

  • 50g fat-free natural thick Greek-style yogurt

  • 60g sharp aged yellow cheese, grated

  • 60g Swiss-style melting cheese, finely grated

  • ¼ tsp dried thyme

  • Pinch of ground nutmeg

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste