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Dauphinoise recipe didn’t mention salt

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I recently tried the Dauphinoise potato recipe from https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/dauphinoise-potatoes and noticed that it didn’t mention adding any salt at all.

Is that typical for Dauphinoise? Is the Gruyère meant to provide all the saltiness, or is it just a poorly written recipe?

I took the initiative to sprinkle some salt into the cream and milk mixture, but the dish still turned out quite bland. We ended up needing to add a lot of seasoning when serving. On the bright side, the texture was fantastic!

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    It’s definitely common to season dishes like dauphinoise potatoes, and salt is a crucial ingredient for enhancing the flavor. While Gruyère cheese does bring some saltiness, it usually isn’t enough to season the entire dish adequately, especially considering the volume of potatoes you’re working with.

    When making dauphinoise, I’d recommend salting the potatoes themselves as well as incorporating salt into the cream mixture. A light layer of salt between the potato layers can also help boost the flavor.

    If you followed the recipe exactly without adding salt, it’s understandable that they turned out bland. It might be worth looking for a variation of the recipe or trying others that emphasize seasoning for a more flavorful result next time. Adding herbs or garlic can also enhance the taste significantly!

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