Gratin of potatoes, a rich and flavorful French dish, is a classic culinary delight that pleases palates worldwide. With various interpretations across regions and households, this dish boasts a tantalizing golden-brown crust, creamy interior, and a medley of textures. Whether served as a comforting main course or an indulgent side, gratin of potatoes offers an enticing journey of tastes and sensations. As we delve into the realm of recipes, we will uncover the secrets behind achieving a perfect gratin, exploring different cooking techniques, ingredient combinations, and presentation styles. From selecting the ideal potatoes to mastering the art of layering and seasoning, we'll provide you with the know-how to create a gratin that will impress your family and friends. So, let's embark on this culinary adventure and discover the best recipe for an unforgettable gratin of potatoes.
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THE PERFECT POTATO GRATIN
You can never have too many spuds at Christmas! Shake things up with this indulgent gratin
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories Sides Vegetables Christmas Father's day French Potato
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- I love roast potatoes and you'll always find them on my Christmas table. But, if you've got a big crowd for Christmas then this gratin is an exciting and quite luxurious way of serving potatoes. You could either make them instead of, or as well as, your roast potatoes.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 6. Butter the inside of an ovenproof dish, around 30cm x 30cm, and at least 6cm deep.
- Pour the milk and cream into a wide pan with the bay leaves and garlic. Bring to the boil, then simmer gently for a minute or two. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the potatoes and most of the thyme leaves and stir well. Spoon into the gratin dish and shake to even everything out. Sprinkle with the Parmesan then cover with an oiled piece of foil. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
- Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a little olive oil until crispy and golden. Add the remaining thyme and stir in the chestnuts. When your gratin is ready, remove the foil and spoon the bacon and chestnut mixture over the top. Pop it back in the oven for another 10 minutes until gorgeous and crispy on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 26.6 g fat, SaturatedFat 14.9 g saturated fat, Protein 11.2 g protein, Carbohydrate 59.7 g carbohydrate, Sugar 4.4 g sugar, Sodium 0.9 g salt, Fiber 4.5 g fibre
SIMPLE AU GRATIN POTATOES
These homemade au gratin potatoes are always welcome at our dinner table, and they're so simple to make. A perfect complement to ham, this homey potato gratin also goes well with pork, chicken and other entrees. -Cris O'Brien, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add potatoes and onion., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake 1 hour. Uncover; bake 30-40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. If desired, top with additional pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
POTATOES GRATIN
Try Tyler Florence's super-cheesy and creamy potatoes gratin from Food Network.
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories side-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl combine all the ingredients, tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Put the potato mixture into a casserole dish, flatten it out with a spatula, and bake for 40 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the gratin is bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chives.
GRATIN POTATOES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Rub the bottom of a 8-inch non-stick saute pan with the clove of garlic. Pour 1/2 cup of heavy cream in the saute pan and place over high heat. Season the cream with a little nutmeg, salt and pepper. Slice the potato in 1/4-inch thick circles. As you slice, add them to the heating cream in even layers. Once all of the potatoes have been added to the bubbling cream, sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the potatoes, then pour the remaining heavy cream over the top. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Once baked and all brown on top, remove from the oven and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Cut in 4 pie shaped pieces and serve 2 wedges per person.
GARLIC POTATOES GRATIN
An unbelievable rich twist on au gratin potatoes, this casserole develops a caramelized, cheesy, roasted-garlic crust as it bakes. However, this dish does not save well (leftovers tend to separate and become oily), so eat up! Wonderful with a ham dinner.
Provided by Lisa Ramos
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In the prepared dish layer 1/2 of the potatoes, 1/2 of the cheese, then the remaining potatoes.
- Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic until fragrant and golden brown; pour over potatoes.
- Combine cream, salt and pepper; pour evenly over potatoes and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 75 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 96.8 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 523.9 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
POTATO GRATIN
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Coat an 11-inch gratin dish or glass pie plate with 3 sprays of the vegetable oil.
- Layer a third of the potatoes over the bottom of the prepared gratin dish or pie plate, overlapping the slices in a spiral pattern. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the flour and some of the optional salt over the potatoes; arrange the onion rings on top. Dust with the cayenne pepper and 1/2-teaspoon of the paprika.
- Layer another third of the potatoes, adding the remaining tablespoon of flour, the black pepper and 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan cheese.
- For the next layer, scatter the zucchini, and dust with the nutmeg, Spike seasoning and remaining optional salt. Top with a spiral layer of the remaining potatoes.
- Pour the evaporated milk over the gratin, and add the remaining paprika and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil, lower the oven to 350 degrees and bake for about 15 minutes more, until the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 171, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 103 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
POTATOES AU GRATIN
The humble potato gets the red carpet treatment in this easy yet luxurious recipe for potatoes au gratin. Sliced Yukon Gold or russet potatoes (you can use either, but don't use a combination as they cook at different rates) are layered with half-and-half or heavy cream, topped with butter and grated cheese, then baked until golden and bubbly. Feel free to play around: Add leeks, onions, garlic or more cheese between the layers. Experiment with fresh or dried herbs. It's incredibly adaptable and practically foolproof. Just don't forget to season with salt and pepper as you go. Like all potato dishes, it needs plenty of seasoning.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, casseroles, vegetables, side dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Seasoning each layer with salt and pepper as you go, layer the potatoes in a 10- or 12-inch ovenproof skillet.
- Dot the top with 2 tablespoons butter. Pour in half-and-half. (It should come about 3/4 of the way to the top.)
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to low and cook for 10 minutes, uncovered, until the half-and-half has reduced by about half.
- Transfer to the oven and bake until the top is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 300 degrees and cook until the potatoes are fork tender and the top is nicely browned, about 8 minutes more. Top with grated cheese and return to the oven until the cheese is melty and golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with a pinch of nutmeg, if using, and serve.
POTATO GRATIN
In this classic gratin, thinly sliced potatoes soak up all the goodness of a milk-and-cream mixture that has been spiked with nutmeg. A sprinkling of grated Gruyere cheese on top becomes gooey in the oven. Using a mandoline creates thin slices, which helps the gratin cook more evenly.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Peel potatoes, and place in a bowl of water to prevent discoloring. Rub inside of a 9-by-12-inch oval baking dish with cut sides of garlic. Heat cream, milk, nutmeg, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat until bubbles form around edge. Season with pepper. Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, slice potatoes 1/8 inch thick; transfer to a bowl. Pour warm cream mixture over top. Mix well, using your hands to separate and coat potatoes, and transfer to prepared dish. Gently push potatoes down, and pour cream mixture from bowl over top. Sprinkle with Gruyere. Bake (with a baking sheet placed on the rack below to catch drips) until potatoes are fork tender and top is bubbling and brown, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
CLASSIC POTATO GRATIN
A classic gratin, with layers both crisp and creamy, is a rich composite of sliced potatoes, grated Gruyere, heavy cream, and seasonings.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch square baking dish, and set aside.
- Whisk together cream, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the nutmeg in a small bowl, and set aside. Toss potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
- Arrange one-third of potatoes in buttered dish, overlapping slices. Sprinkle with one-third of the cheese. Repeat two more times with remaining potatoes and cheese (end with a cheese layer). Pour reserved cream mixture over top layer. Gently shake dish back and forth to distribute evenly.
- Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake until bubbling and well browned, about 30 minutes more. Let cool slightly before serving.
GRATIN OF POTATOES
Provided by James Beard
Categories Milk/Cream Cheese Potato Side Bake Casserole/Gratin Winter Swiss Cheese House & Garden Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash the potato slices well and dry them on a towel. Pour a thin layer of heavy cream on the bottom of a 9" by 12" baking dish and alternate layers of potatoes and cheese.Top with cream. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover with foil and place in a pan of hot water. Bake at 350°F. until the potatoes are just tender. If all the cream has been absorbed, add more. Remove from pan of water, take off foil and replace in the oven to brown lightly. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese and brown again. This is delicious served with baby lamb.
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes: For the best results, use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold. These potatoes will hold their shape well and become tender when cooked.
- Slice the potatoes thinly: This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
- Layer the potatoes in a baking dish: Make sure to overlap the potatoes slightly so that they cook evenly.
- Season the potatoes: Season the potatoes with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices or herbs.
- Add a flavorful liquid: This could be milk, cream, broth, or a combination of these liquids. The liquid will help to keep the potatoes moist and flavorful.
- Top with cheese: Cheese is a classic topping for gratin of potatoes. Use a cheese that melts well, such as Gruyère, Cheddar, or Parmesan.
- Bake until golden brown: Bake the gratin in a preheated oven until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Gratin of potatoes is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. Easy to prepare and always popular with family and friends. This hearty and comforting dish is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, cheesy, and potato-y goodness, gratin of potatoes is sure to be a hit!
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