Among the many uses for cornflakes, including breakfast cereal, a crunchy topping on ice cream, and an ingredient in candy bars, there's one use that might surprise you: as a key ingredient in a delicious and easy-to-make dish called cornflake potato gratin. This casserole combines creamy mashed potatoes, crispy cornflakes, and a flavorful cheese sauce to create a dish that's sure to please the whole family. Whether you're looking for a new way to use up leftover mashed potatoes or you're simply looking for a comforting and flavorful side dish, cornflake potato gratin is the perfect choice. Read on to learn how to make this simple yet satisfying dish.
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CHEESY POTATOES W/ CORN FLAKES
This is a staple at our summer grill-outs. It's easy and can be prepared the day before, then baked when you need it. I use reduced fat cheddar cheese, light sour cream and 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup.
Provided by hmms1660
Categories Potato
Time 1h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Take hash browns out of freezer, keep in bag, set aside.
- In microwave, melt 1 stick of butter in large bowl; mix in sour cream, cheese and cream of chicken soup.
- In 9x13 pan (sprayed with Pam), spread hash browns. Spread sour cream, cheese, and soup mixture on top.
- Melt 1/2 stick of butter on stovetop, mix in corn flakes, stir (smash them a little too) until butter is absorbed. You may need/want to add more corn flakes.
- Sprinkle corn flakes on top of sour cream, cheese and soup mixture.
- Bake 1 hour at 350.
QUICK & EASY AU GRATIN POTATOES
On holidays, a friend serves these creamy, cheesy potatoes when we gather together to celebrate with lifelong friends and grown children. -Carol Blue, Barnesville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix sour cream, condensed soup, salt and pepper; stir in potatoes, cheese and onion. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a small bowl, mix crushed cornflakes and melted butter; sprinkle over potato mixture. Bake, uncovered, 50-60 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
CORNFLAKE POTATO GRATIN
The first time we made a potato gratin in culinary school I thought it sounded so fancy, but it was a cinch to make. The only thing that was missing for me was a super crunchy topping. My family in the Midwest uses cornflakes on top of potato casseroles, so the crispy cereal seemed like a fun, nostalgic topping for this elegant creamy potato dish.
Provided by Gabriela Rodiles
Categories side-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and coat the inside of a 9-inch cast-iron skillet with the butter.
- Combine the cream, 1/4 cup Parmesan, thyme, bay leaves, garlic, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and a few good grinds of pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic and thyme are fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Discard the thyme and bay leaves with tongs. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the cream mixture into the bottom of the prepared skillet. Arrange about one quarter of the sliced potatoes on top of the cream in an even layer, then spoon another 1/4 cup of cream mixture over the top. Repeat until all of the potatoes and sauce are used. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan evenly over the top, then finish with an even layer of cornflakes.
- Bake until the sauce is bubbling, the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife and the cornflakes are golden brown, about 40 minutes. Sprinkle with more thyme for serving if desired.
PRETTY DARN QUICK POTATO GRATIN
Use your food processor to quickly prep this easy, cheesy potato side dish.
Provided by NickiSizemore
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Potatoes Au Gratin Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Fit a food processor with shredding disk and use it to shred cheese. Transfer to a small bowl. Fit processor with slicing disk and use it to slice potatoes.
- Put potatoes in a large saucepan with half-and-half, garlic, salt, and nutmeg; stir gently to combine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Cook at a gentle boil, stirring often with a heat-safe spatula to prevent sticking, until half-and-half has reduced and thickly coats potatoes, about 8 minutes.
- Spoon into prepared baking dish. Smooth top and sprinkle evenly with cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife and top is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 43.2 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 386.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
MOM'S SCALLOPED POTATO GRATIN
These scalloped potatoes were one of my favorite foods growing up, but then I went to culinary school and learned, according to classical methods, how it was "supposed" to be made--and that's how I've been making it ever since. But recently, for whatever reason, I went back and tried to recreate my mother's version and was reminded of why I loved hers in the first place.
Provided by Chef John
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with 2 tablespoons butter and set aside.
- Peel potatoes and cut at a 45-degree angle into 1/4-inch thick round slices.
- Arrange 1/3 of the potato slices in an even layer in the bottom of the prepared dish. Season the layer very generously with salt, and sparingly with the freshly ground black pepper, and cayenne, if using. Top evenly with 1/3 of the Cheddar cheese. Repeat this process two more times for a total of three layers of potatoes, except for the last third of the cheese. Slowly and carefully pour in the milk, without upsetting the layers. The milk should almost, but not quite, cover the potatoes.
- Top with remaining Cheddar cheese and place the casserole dish on a sheet pan to catch any drips.
- Bake in the center of the preheated oven until potatoes are tender and the top is well browned and bubbling, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 31.9 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 131.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
CARROT AND POTATO AU GRATIN
Make and share this Carrot and Potato Au Gratin recipe from Food.com.
Provided by FarahC
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In 3-quart saucepan, melt margarine and olive oil over low heat. Remove 2 1/2 tablespoons and mix with KELLOGG'S CORN FLAKES cereal.
- Set aside for topping. Add onion and garlic to remaining margarine in pan.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is softened but not browned.
- Stir flour, salt and pepper into onion mixture. Add milk and half-and-half, stirring until smooth. Increase heat to medium and cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly.
- Add cheese and continue cooking, stirring 1 minute longer. Remove from heat.
- Stir in carrots, potatoes and parsley flakes.
- Spread mixture into 10 x 6 x 2-inch (1 1/2-qt.) glass baking dish coated with cooking spray.
- Sprinkle cereal mixture evenly over top.
- Bake at 350° F about 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from oven. Let stand about 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.2, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 14.5, Sodium 567.9, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 6.4, Protein 7.6
Tips:
- For a crispy topping, use panko breadcrumbs instead of cornflakes.
- Add a layer of thinly sliced ham or bacon to the bottom of the dish before adding the potatoes.
- If you don't have fresh thyme, use 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme.
- To make the gratin ahead of time, assemble it and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking.
- To create a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Conclusion:
Cornflake potato gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its crispy topping, creamy interior, and cheesy flavor, this gratin is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. Whether you are serving it as a main course or a side dish, this gratin is sure to impress. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy potatoes, give this cornflake potato gratin a try.
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