Best 7 Pretty Darn Quick Potato Gratin Recipes

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Craving a comforting and flavorful potato dish that can be easily prepared? Look no further than potato gratin, a classic French dish that combines thinly sliced potatoes, a creamy sauce, and a crispy cheese topping. With its rich and indulgent taste, potato gratin is perfect for special occasions or as a comforting weeknight meal. But who says it has to be time-consuming? In this article, we will share a recipe for a "pretty darn quick potato gratin" that delivers all the flavor and satisfaction of traditional potato gratin in a fraction of the time.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

POTATOES GRATIN



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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

2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and sliced paper-thin
2 cups heavy cream
2 garlic cloves, split
Leaves from 4 fresh thyme sprigs
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

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.

PRETTY DARN QUICK POTATO GRATIN



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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

4 ounces Gruyère or Comté cheese
4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
1 ½ cups half-and-half
1 large garlic clove, peeled and very finely minced
¾ teaspoon salt
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg

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

GREAT GRATIN OF POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Garlic clove
2 pounds Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and in water
1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Rub an oval gratin dish or rectangular (14 x 8 inches) 2 quart gratin dish with garlic. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • Slice the potatoes into slices only 1/16 to 1/8-inch thick. You'll build up 3 layers in the gratin dish. Overlap the potato slices for the first layer and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, pepper and 1/2 of the cheese. Drizzle some cream over the top and dot with 1 tablespoons of butter. Repeat with more potatoes, cheese, cream and salt and pepper and butter. Repeat with last layer, keeping it free of cheese but dotted with butter. Pour chicken broth over the top and bake for 1 1/2 hours, basting the potatoes, in the middle of baking time, with liquid accumulated in the bottom of the gratin dish.

THE ULTIMATE POTATO GRATIN



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head savoy cabbage, cored, cleaned, and shredded
1 (2-inch) piece slab bacon, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the gratin dish
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped to 1/4 cup
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds baking potatoes, unpeeled and thinly sliced (about 1/8-inch), see Cook's note*
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 cups grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Finely shred the cabbage. Cut the bacon into 1/2-inch chunks. Place a small skillet over medium-low heat and fry the bacon, until crisp. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon butter to bacon fat in frying pan. When it has melted add 1/2 the garlic and give it a quick stir with a wooden spoon to soften. Add the cabbage and coat it with the butter. Slowly let it wilt. Add the bacon. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Remove from heat and add most of the chives, reserving a little for the garnish.
  • Generously butter the bottom and sides of an ovenproof casserole dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, 1 1/2 cups of cream, 1 cup of Parmesan, and the remaining garlic, Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Using your hands, place a layer of potatoes in the casserole dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan and repeat with 2 more layers. Spoon the cabbage mixture on top and spread it out evenly over the potatoes. Top it off with 2 more layers of potato and Parmesan. Pour the remaining 1cup cream over the dish. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
  • Cover dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown. Leave for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chives.
  • *Cook's Note: Slice the potatoes immediately before using so they don't turn brown.

PRETTY DARN QUICK POTATO GRATIN



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Use your food processor to quickly prep this easy, cheesy potato side dish.

Provided by NickiSizemore

Categories     Potatoes Au Gratin

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces Gruyère or Comté cheese
4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
1 ½ cups half-and-half
1 large garlic clove, peeled and very finely minced
¾ teaspoon salt
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg

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

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.

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.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-sliced potatoes.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half-and-half.
  • Add some shredded cheese to the top of the gratin before baking for a cheesy crust.
  • You can use any type of cheese that you like, such as cheddar, Gruyère, or Parmesan.
  • If you want a crispy top, broil the gratin for a few minutes before serving.
  • Serve the gratin immediately, or it will start to lose its creamy texture.

Conclusion:

Potato gratin is a classic French dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its creamy texture and cheesy crust, potato gratin is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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