Au gratin and scalloped potatoes are two classic French dishes that are loved all over the world. They are both made with thinly sliced potatoes, cream, and cheese, but they have different cooking methods. Au gratin potatoes are baked in a gratin dish, while scalloped potatoes are baked in a casserole dish. This difference in cooking method results in two dishes with different textures and flavors. Au gratin potatoes are typically crispy on top and creamy on the inside, while scalloped potatoes are more tender and creamy throughout. Both dishes can be made with a variety of different cheeses, and they can also be customized with other ingredients, such as vegetables, herbs, and spices. In this article, we will provide recipes for both au gratin potatoes and scalloped potatoes, so you can decide which one you like best.
**Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe:**
This recipe for au gratin potatoes is made with thinly sliced potatoes, cream, milk, Gruyère cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and nutmeg. The potatoes are layered in a gratin dish and then topped with the cream mixture and cheese. The dish is then baked in the oven until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
**Scalloped Potatoes Recipe:**
This recipe for scalloped potatoes is made with thinly sliced potatoes, cream, milk, butter, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, onion, and garlic. The potatoes are layered in a casserole dish and then topped with the cream mixture and cheese. The dish is then baked in the oven until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
**Tips for Making Au Gratin and Scalloped Potatoes:**
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste.
- Slice the potatoes thinly and evenly. This will help them cook evenly.
- Use a good quality cheese. The cheese is one of the most important ingredients in these dishes, so don't skimp on it.
- Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender, but not mushy.
- Serve the dishes hot. Au gratin and scalloped potatoes are best enjoyed when they are hot and bubbly.
SCALLOPED POTATOES AU GRATIN
I FOUND I could cut down the time in preparing scalloped potatoes by first simmering them on top of the stove in an ovenproof skillet and then slipping it into the oven to finish them nicely with a brown crust.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place half of the potatoes in a greased small ovenproof skillet; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon flour. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Dot with butter., Add enough cream to fill skillet about three-fourths full. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. , Carefully place skillet in oven. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly and potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
SCALLOPED POTATOES AU GRATIN
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 2 quart, shallow flameproof baking dish with olive oil spray.
- Put the potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool somewhat.
- Put the milk and flour into a large saucepan and whisk until the flour is dissolved. Add the garlic and thyme and heat over a medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and is thickened, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat, discard the thyme sprig, and stir in the salt. Add 1 cup of the cheese and stir until melted.
- Arrange half of the potatoes in the baking dish. Pour over half of the cheese sauce. Add the remaining potatoes and top with rest of the sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake for 25 minutes, until bubbling. Put under the broiler and broil on high until the top is browned, about 2 minutes. Serve hot.
- Serving size: about 1 cup
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 30 milligrams, Sodium 570 milligrams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 14 grams
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.
CREAMY AU GRATIN POTATOES
This is my husband's favorite dish, and he considers it a special occasion every time I make it. The creamy cheese sauce and the tender potatoes in this classic French dish combine to make a deliciously addictive experience. It's a great side dish with a roast pork loin or beef tenderloin. Add a green salad and French bread, and you have found the magic path to a man's heart. To avoid lumps in your sauce, add the milk just a little at a time as you stir the flour and butter. Experiment with different cheeses for variety.
Provided by CathyM
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Potatoes Au Gratin Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a medium casserole dish.
- Layer 1/2 of the potatoes into bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with the onion slices, and add the remaining potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in the flour and salt, and stir constantly with a whisk for one minute. Stir in milk. Cook until mixture has thickened. Stir in cheese all at once, and continue stirring until melted, about 30 to 60 seconds. Pour cheese over the potatoes, and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 683.4 mg, Sugar 9.1 g
SCALLOPED POTATOES (AU GRATIN)
This Scalloped Potato recipe is deliciously tasty and creamy! It's an elegant way to serve potatoes which go very well with a wide variety of dishes!
Provided by CLUBFOODY
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400ºF and generously butter a 3-quart (9 x 13-inch) casserole dish. Layer ½ of the potato sliced into bottom. In a medium-size saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onion with garlic for 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer onion mixture over the potatoes in the prepared casserole dish; set aside.
- Return saucepan to stovetop and pour cold milk. Bring to a simmer and add cheese, stirring until cheese has melted completely. Pour cornstarch mixture and stir until sauce thickens. Pour ½ cheese sauce over onion mixture and season with black pepper and cayenne. Add the remaining potatoes and pour the remaining sauce; season with black pepper and cayenne once again. Cover dish with greased aluminum foil and bake 1 ½ hours in the preheated oven. Remove foil for the last 15 minutes for golden brown top.
- Note: Sprinkle with Panko® for extra crispiness or use green onions and, crumbled and cooked bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.7, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 70.9, Sodium 294.1, Carbohydrate 37.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2.4, Protein 14.7
AU GRATIN AND SCALLOPED POTATOES
Make and share this Au Gratin and Scalloped Potatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by weekend cooker
Categories Potato
Time 4h10m
Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place both boxes of potatoes in slow cooker, sprayed with vegetable cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine butter, milk, and 4 1/4 cups of water and pour over potatoes.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
- When ready to serve, sprinkle crumbled bacon over top of potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.5, Fat 46.4, SaturatedFat 21.7, Cholesterol 92.9, Sodium 1355.3, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 12.6
SCALLOPED POTATO GRATIN
For a rich and creamy side, try Tyler Florence's ultimate Scalloped Potato Gratin recipe from Food Network.
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories side-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a saucepan, heat up the cream with the bay leaves, thyme, garlic, nutmeg and some salt and pepper.
- While the cream is heating up, butter a casserole dish. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bay leaves and thyme. Pour the heated cream into a large bowl with the potato slices. Mix gently to coat the potatoes. Dust the Parmesan over the potatoes. Season the mix with a little bit of salt and pepper. Mix to gently incorporate. Spoon a little bit of the cream into the bottom of the casserole dish. Then spoon the potatoes in. Level out the potatoes for uniform cooking time. Pour the remaining cream at the bottom of the bowl over the top. Top with some Parmesan and fresh thyme leaves. Cover the dish with aluminum foil, but pull back one corner for the steam to escape. Bake for 40 minutes.
SCALLOPED POTATOES AU GRATIN
My mom made scalloped potatoes this way, and I love the recipe because it always tastes great. You don't have to add seasonings and you will always have a consistent product. Turn it into a main dish by adding ham slices to bottom of pan or ham pieces layered in.
Provided by Barbara Burns
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Potatoes Au Gratin Recipes
Time 2h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Spread about 2/3 of one can of mushroom soup into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish. Layer about half the ham slices, 1/3 of the potato slices, half the onion slices, and 1/3 of the Italian cheese blend, respectfully, atop the mushroom soup.
- Layer about half the remaining potatoes atop the first layers. Mix soup remaining in first can with milk; pour over the potatoes.
- Finish layering with remaining ham slices, remaining onion slices, about half the remaining cheese, and the remaining potato slices. Spread second can of mushroom soup over the top layer. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the soup. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove foil and continue baking another 45 minutes. Turn heat off, replace aluminum foil on the dish, and let the potatoes bake in the cooling oven until the sauce is absorbed, about 30 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.9 calories, Carbohydrate 57.4 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 913.7 mg, Sugar 5 g
SCALLOPED POTATOES AU GRATIN
Talk about comfort food; this side dish can instantly brighten my mood. Everything that is great about comfort food is woven into this dish: melted cheese, creamy sauce and buttery potatoes. Need I say more?!
Provided by Kelsey Nixon
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute until softened and beginning to brown. Add the garlic and continue cooking 1 minute longer. Stir in the cream, broth and thyme, and season with the salt and pepper. Add the potatoes and bring to a simmer. Continue cooking until the potatoes are fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Transfer the potatoes and cream to a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle the cheeses evenly over the potatoes. Bake until bubbly and the surface begins to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
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
Tips:
- Choose the Right Potatoes: Opt for starchy potatoes like Russets or Yukon Golds for a creamy texture. For a firmer result, use waxy potatoes like Red or New Potatoes.
- Slice Potatoes Thinly and Evenly: Consistent thickness ensures even cooking. Use a mandoline or sharp knife for precision.
- Soak Potato Slices (Optional): Soaking in cold water removes excess starch, reducing the risk of gummy potatoes.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Opt for high-quality cheese, butter, and milk for the best flavor.
- Layer Potatoes and Sauce Evenly: Overlapping potato slices is fine, but avoid overcrowding the dish.
- Don't Skimp on Cheese: A generous amount of cheese creates a gooey, flavorful topping.
- Bake Until Golden Brown: Keep an eye on the dish to prevent overcooking. The top should be bubbly and golden.
Conclusion:
With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create a delicious and comforting dish of Au Gratin or Scalloped Potatoes. Experiment with different cheeses, herbs, and spices to find your perfect combination. These dishes are perfect for special occasions or everyday meals, and they're sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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