Best 8 Majestic Potatoes Au Gratin Recipes

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Are you in search of a culinary masterpiece that combines creamy indulgence with a crispy golden crust? Look no further than the majestic potatoes au gratin. This classic French dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring tender potatoes lovingly layered in a velvety cheese sauce, then baked to perfection. With its origins in the humble kitchens of rural France, potatoes au gratin has ascended to become a beloved dish served in fine restaurants and home kitchens alike. Its versatility allows it to accompany a wide range of main courses, while its inherent richness and comfort make it a perfect standalone meal. But how do you create the ultimate potatoes au gratin, one that will transport your taste buds to culinary heaven? In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a journey to discover the secrets behind this iconic dish, exploring variations, essential ingredients, and the perfect cooking techniques. Get ready to elevate your culinary repertoire and impress your family and friends with a dish fit for royalty: the majestic potatoes au gratin.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE AU GRATIN POTATOES



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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

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
5 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes (about 6 medium)
1/2 cup chopped onion
Additional pepper, optional

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.

MASHED POTATOES AU GRATIN



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 to 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
3 cups chicken broth
Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 shallots, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups grated Gruyere
1 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a pot and cover with the chicken broth. Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, partially cover and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until translucent and tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook an additional minute.
  • Transfer the potatoes and chicken broth to a large mixing bowl. Add the butter mixture and half-and-half. Use a handheld electric mixer or a potato masher to mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Stir in the salt, 1 cup of the Gruyere and 1/2 cup Parmesan.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining 1 cup Gruyere and 1/2 cup Parmesan. (The dish can be prepared to this point, covered and refrigerated until ready to bake.)
  • Bake until the cheese is golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

POTATOES AU GRATIN



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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

3 to 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 to 3 cups half-and-half or heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Gruyère
Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

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



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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

2 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
1 garlic clove, halved
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated (1 cup)

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.

MAJESTIC POTATOES AU GRATIN



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This is a ease into eating something most are not used to. Purple potatoes originated in South America. It's striking pigment is its nutritional life force, thanks to the antioxidant powerhouse anthocyanin, which is responsible for the purple and blue color of fruits and vegetables. Anthocyanin a flavonoid has been shown in studies to possess anti-cancer and heart-protective effects, as well as benefits like boosting the immune system and protecting against age-related memory loss. Research by the USDA Agricultural Research Service found that potatoes with the darkest colors have more than four times the antioxidant potential of those with lighter skin and flesh.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 medium russet potatoes (1 lb sliced very thin)
3 medium purple potatoes (1 lb sliced very thin)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 red onion (sliced thin)
4 garlic cloves, minced
olive oil
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1/8 cup low-fat milk
1 good grating nutmeg
2 cups shredded natural sharp cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Oil bottom of a casserole pan.
  • Melt butter in microwave oven. Mix in flour and then whisk in milk. Microwave 2 minute to slightly thicken. Stir in nutmeg, pepper flakes. Set aside.
  • Place the white and purple sliced potatoes into separate bowls.
  • Mix half of the red onion and garlic with each of the potatoes. Drizzle with olive oil just to coat and sprinkle with seasoned salt to taste and black pepper.
  • Toss to separate the slices and coat them with the oil and seasonings.
  • Layer half of the purple potatoes in the casserole dish then place 1/4 of the cheese over the layer of purple potatoes; layer 1/2 the white potatoes over the layer of cheese then top with 1/4 of the cheese. Repeat with remaining potatoes and cheese.
  • Pour the white sauce over the potatoes and using a knife help it into the layers.
  • Mix the panko and Parmesan cheese together and then sprinkle on top of the sauce.
  • Bake for 45-60 minutes.

POTATOES AU GRATIN



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This is one of the first dishes I made in Home Economics class, but it wasn't until after I graduated that I learned about adding Parmesan and Gruyere for a more sophisticated version.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/2 cup grated Gruyere
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter a 1 1/2 quart baking dish with about 1 tablespoon of the softened butter.
  • Arrange a layer of potatoes in the baking dish, and sprinkle some of the cheeses over them. Continue layering potatoes and cheeses until you've used them all, ending with a layer of potatoes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the cream with the salt and pepper; pour this over the potatoes. Dot the remaining butter over the top and sprinkle with the paprika. Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and golden brown on top. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

MUSTARD POTATOES AU GRATIN



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These rich and creamy potatoes taste great with a variety of meats. -Tangee Thaler, Silver Lake, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup finely chopped green onions
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese, divided
8 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, cook onions in 1 tablespoon butter for 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in the cream, mustard and remaining butter. Bring to a boil. Reduce hear; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes., Reduce heat to low; stir in half of the cheese until melted. Remove from the heat. In a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer a third of the potatoes; top with a third of the sauce. Repeat layers twice; sprinkle with remaining cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30 minutes. Cover and bake 25-30 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

MOM'S AU GRATIN POTATOES



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Creamy and rich side dish perfect for holidays with ham or roast.

Provided by DALTONFAMILY

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potatoes Au Gratin Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 potatoes
½ cup butter
3 green onions, chopped, or more to taste
1 pint sour cream
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool. Peel and slice potatoes into thin rounds.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute green onions in hot butter until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir sour cream, condensed chicken soup, Cheddar cheese, and salt into onion mixture until completely combined.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Arrange potato slices in the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking pan. Pour cheese sauce over potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until brown around the edges, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 19.1 g, Sodium 770.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Tips for Making the Best Potatoes Au Gratin

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the quality of your potatoes, cheese, and cream, the better your potatoes au gratin will be.
  • Slice the potatoes thinly. This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
  • Layer the potatoes, cheese, and cream in a baking dish. Be sure to season each layer with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Bake the potatoes au gratin until they are golden brown and bubbly. This will take about 30 minutes.
  • Let the potatoes au gratin cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help them set and make them easier to slice.

Conclusion

Potatoes au gratin is a classic French dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the best potatoes au gratin that you have ever tasted.

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