Best 9 Two Potato Gratin Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the comforting warmth and rich flavors of a well-crafted two potato gratin. This classic French dish is a symphony of creamy, cheesy goodness, featuring tender layers of sliced potatoes, enveloped in a luscious sauce and topped with a golden crust. Whether served as a hearty main course or a delightful side dish, two potato gratin is an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Each forkful is a celebration of culinary artistry, a testament to the transformative power of simple ingredients when combined with culinary expertise. As you delve into the world of gratin recipes, let us guide you on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating the perfect two potato gratin - a dish that will become a cherished favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TWO-POTATO GRATIN



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This simple recipe allows the richness of potatoes and cream to shine through unadorned, and it is easily assembled. A gratin dish is not necessary; try using a cast-iron skillet. (For everything you need to know to make perfect potatoes, visit our potato guide.)

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Unsalted butter for gratin dish
3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
1 tablespoon chopped thyme
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Butter a medium gratin dish. Line bottom with a layer of Yukon Gold potatoes. Sprinkle with a little thyme and nutmeg. Season lightly with salt and pepper, and pour over a little cream. Add a layer of sweet potato slices, and repeat with the thyme, nutmeg, salt, pepper and cream. Continue layering, ending with sweet potatoes, thyme, nutmeg, salt, pepper and cream.
  • Bake in oven for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Cover with aluminum foil if top gets too dark.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 455, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 674 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SIMPLE TWO-POTATO GRATIN



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Garlic     Potato     Side     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Casserole/Gratin     Fall     Winter     Swiss Cheese     Sage     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds mixed russet potatoes and sweet potatoes
Butter for baking dish and foil
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped sage
1 minced garlic clove
1 teaspoon kosher salt
ground black pepper
1 cup grated Gruyère cheese

Steps:

  • Spread potatoes in a buttered 11x7-inch baking dish. Combine heavy whipping cream, chicken broth, chopped sage, garlic, and salt; pour over potatoes. Sprinkle with pepper. Cover with buttered foil; bake at 425°F for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with Gruyère cheese. Bake uncovered until brown and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Let rest before serving.

TWO-CHEESE POTATO GRATIN



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Deliver a side sure to have them asking for seconds-this two-cheese potato gratin with Cheddar, Gruyère and just a touch of Dijon mustard for added zip.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
10 cups thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch) Yukon gold potatoes (about 3 lb)
1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (6 oz)
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour with wire whisk until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in mustard and salt.
  • Place half of the potatoes in baking dish; top with half of the sauce and half of each of the cheeses. Repeat layers.
  • Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

TWO-POTATO GRATIN



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Yukon Gold potatoes and sweet potatoes, baked with a vegetable broth and Gruyere cheese. Simple and delicious. We can't make enough to have leftovers, no matter how many times we double the recipe!

Provided by Cordelia

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potatoes Au Gratin Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
½ medium onion, thinly sliced
1 ½ cups vegetable broth, or more as needed
2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place potatoes and sweet potatoes in a large baking dish. Mix in onion. Add 1 to 1 1/4 cups vegetable both.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes start to soften, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and add Gruyere cheese. Pour in more vegetable broth if casserole looks dry.
  • Return to the oven and continue baking until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 277.3 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

TWO POTATO GRATIN WITH MASCARPONE



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This recipe uses both red skin potatoes and sweet potatoes with creamy mascarpone cheese, for a contrast of salty and sweet flavors. It is then topped with a combination of bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb red potatoes, sliced thin
3/4 lb sweet potato, peeled and sliced thin
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon green onion, minced (white and light green parts)
1/2 tablespoon green onion, sliced thin (darker green part)
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mascarpone cheese with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Arrange half the red potato slices in a greased 9 x 9 baking dish or similar sized casserole; top with half the sweet potatoes.
  • Spread half the mascarpone on top; repeat layers.
  • Wrap tightly with aluminum foil and bake until tender, about 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and minced green onion (white and light green parts).
  • Stir in melted butter and sprinkle over baked potatoes and return to oven, uncovered, until golden, about 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with dark green onion slices and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

TWO-POTATO GRATIN



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This comforting French-style side dish is a casserole of two types of potatoes baked in a rich, cheesy white sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 oz smoked Gruyère cheese, shredded (1 cup)
1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 1/4 lb unpeeled Yukon Gold potatoes (3 to 4 large), cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 1/2 lb)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly with whisk. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes. Stir in mustard, salt and pepper. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses until melted.
  • Layer half of the potatoes in casserole; pour half of the sauce over potatoes. Repeat layers once.
  • Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 30 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg

TWO-POTATO GRATIN



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon olive oil
3 medium-size baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
3 small sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup heavy cream
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • After seasoning the roast (see recipe above), use the olive oil to grease a 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking dish. Layer the potatoes, overlapping them slightly, creating alternate rows of white and sweet potatoes. Season each layer lightly with salt and pepper. Pour the cream over the potatoes and sprinkle with garlic and nutmeg. Cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Place the roast and the gratin in the oven and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover the potatoes and continue to bake for 15 minutes longer. Remove the gratin from the oven. Recover it to keep it warm and set aside while preparing veal sauce (see recipe above).
  • The gratin should be cut into squares and served with the veal.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 409, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 688 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

TWO-POTATO GRATIN



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Provided by Todd Taverner

Categories     Milk/Cream     Microwave     Cheese     Potato     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Casserole/Gratin     Rosemary     Sweet Potato/Yam     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large russet potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds), peeled, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried, crumbled
2 orange-flesh sweet potatoes (about 1 pound). peeled thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 cup grated Swiss cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Arrange half of russet potatoes in 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1/4 of rosemary over. Top with half of sweet potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1/4 of rosemary over. Repeat layering with remaining russets and sweet potatoes, seasoning each layer with salt, pepper and 1/4 of rosemary. Pour cream over. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave on High until potatoes are tender, about 18 minutes. Sprinkle both cheeses over potatoes. Microwave uncovered on high until cheeses melt and bubble, about 3 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.

TWO-CHEESE POTATO GRATIN



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Deliver a side sure to have them asking for seconds-this two-cheese potato gratin with Cheddar, Gruyère and just a touch of Dijon mustard for added zip.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
10 cups thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch) Yukon gold potatoes (about 3 lb)
1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (6 oz)
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour with wire whisk until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in mustard and salt.
  • Place half of the potatoes in baking dish; top with half of the sauce and half of each of the cheeses. Repeat layers.
  • Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Starchy potatoes like russet or Yukon Gold are best for gratin as they hold their shape well during baking.
  • Slice the potatoes thinly: This ensures even cooking and a creamy texture.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: A blend of cheeses, such as Gruyère, Parmesan, and cheddar, adds depth of flavor to the gratin.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking dish: Make sure the potatoes are spread out in a single layer so they cook evenly.
  • Bake until golden brown: The gratin is done when the top is golden brown and bubbly and the potatoes are tender.

Conclusion:

Two-potato gratin is a classic French dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy, cheesy interior and crispy, browned top, it's the perfect comfort food for any occasion. Follow these tips to make the best two-potato gratin: choose the right potatoes, slice them thinly, use a variety of cheeses, don't overcrowd the baking dish, and bake until golden brown. Enjoy!

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