Best 6 Gratin Of Yukon Gold Potatoes Bacon And Arugula Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with our exquisite Gratin of Yukon Gold Potatoes, Bacon, and Arugula. This tantalizing dish, a culinary masterpiece, combines the earthy sweetness of Yukon Gold potatoes, the smoky richness of crispy bacon, and the peppery bite of fresh arugula. Each layer is carefully arranged and baked to perfection, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and a visually stunning presentation. Discover the art of French cooking with this classic gratin recipe, along with variations that cater to diverse preferences. Explore the decadent Gratin Dauphinois, a timeless French classic, featuring thinly sliced potatoes bathed in a creamy béchamel sauce and topped with a golden crust. Experience the simplicity and elegance of Pommes Anna, where thinly sliced potatoes are arranged in a spiral pattern and cooked to achieve crispy edges and a tender interior. For a taste of rustic charm, try the Gratin Savoyard, a hearty dish made with potatoes, cheese, and bacon, originating from the French Alps. And for those seeking a lighter option, the Vegetable Gratin offers a medley of colorful vegetables enveloped in a creamy sauce. Whichever recipe you choose, prepare to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the versatility and deliciousness of potatoes.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRATIN OF YUKON GOLD POTATOES



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Potatoes baked with cheese are so comforting on cold nights-that's why this gratin made with Yukon gold potatoes, is a staple for your winter dinner menu.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
6 Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 pound)
2/3 cup grated Gruyere cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus 4 or 5 sprigs for garnish
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup low-salt chicken stock, homemade or canned

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 9-inch round or oval baking dish.
  • Slice potatoes 1/8 inch thick and combine thoroughly in a mixing bowl with 1/3 cup of the Gruyere, the olive oil, thyme leaves, salt, and pepper.
  • Arrange potatoes in a neat overlapping pattern in the baking dish. Pour chicken stock over potatoes and sprinkle remaining cheese over top. Bake until potatoes are tender and the cheese and potatoes are starting to brown, about 45 minutes. Garnish with thyme sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g

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.

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.

YUKON GOLD POTATO GRATIN



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There was Gold to be found in the Yukon...now we have the Yukon Gold potato. Delicious. Try this gratin using them and you won't be disappointed.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 lb yukon gold potato
1 cup canadian sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, very finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup chicken broth or 1/3 cup white wine
4 fresh thyme sprigs (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch round or oval baking dish.
  • Slice potatoes 1/8-inch thick and combine thoroughly in a mixing bowl with 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, the sour cream, olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Arrange potatoes in a neat overlapping pattern in the baking dish. Pour chicken broth over potatoes.
  • Bake 35 minutes, until potatoes are nearly-tender and the cheese and potatoes are starting to brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake another 10-15 minutes.
  • Garnish with thyme sprigs.

POTATO-BACON GRATIN



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This potato and bacon gratin was created by Rob Chalmers, a chef de cuisine at Lucques who had a great love of food and a big Boston attitude to go along with it. When he first told me about this gratin, I thought he was joking. That much fat in one pan might put even me over the edge. But lo and behold, bacon, potatoes, and cream really do taste good together!

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound slab applewood-smoked bacon
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups thinly sliced onions (about 1 pound)
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons thyme leaves
2 1/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
About 2 cups heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Cut the bacon into 3/8-inch-thick slices, and stack them in two piles, then cut the bacon crosswise into 3/8-inch even-sided rectangular shapes, or lardons.
  • Heat a large sauté pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat for a minute. Swirl in the olive oil and add the bacon. Cook the bacon about 5 minutes, stirring often, until tender and lightly crisped. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon, reserving the bacon fat in the pan.
  • Add the onions, 2 teaspoons thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and some pepper to the pan. Cook 15 minutes, stirring and scraping with a wooden spoon, until the onions start to caramelize. Turn the heat down to low, and continue to cook, about 10 minutes, stirring often, until the onions are a deep golden brown. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Use a mandoline to slice the potatoes into 1/16-inch-thick rounds. Pour 1/2 cup cream evenly onto the bottom of a 9-by-9-inch (or equivalent) gratin dish. Place one layer of potatoes side by side, slightly overlapping, on the bottom of the dish. Spread a third of the onions over them and scatter a third of the bacon on top. Arrange a second layer of potatoes, drizzle a 1/4 cup cream over it, and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, a healthy pinch of pepper, and 1 teaspoon thyme. Press the potatoes down with your fingers, letting the cream soak up through the layers. This will ensure that the cream is evenly distributed and coats the potatoes well.
  • Arrange another layer of potatoes on top, followed by another third of the caramelized onions and the bacon. Drizzle over another 1/4 cup cream, and continue with two more layers of potatoes. Drizzle with 1/2 cup cream and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Press the potatoes down with your fingers again. Scatter the rest of the onions and bacon over the potatoes, and drizzle with 1/3 cup cream. Season one last time with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon thyme, and a pinch of pepper. The cream should cover the potatoes but not be "soupy." Add more cream if the gratin seems dry.
  • Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake 1 1/2 hours, until the potatoes are tender when pierced. Remove from the oven, and carefully uncover. Turn the oven up to 425°F and return the gratin to the oven. Cook another 20 minutes or so, until the top is nice and golden brown (as in "gratinéed").

GRATIN OF YUKON GOLD POTATOES, BACON AND ARUGULA



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Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Potato     Side     Bake     Christmas     Easter     Thanksgiving     Bacon     Arugula     Winter     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces bacon slices, chopped
2 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 1/2 cups whole milk
3 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced into rounds
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces arugula, trimmed, coarsely chopped
2 cups grated Gruyère cheese

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain.
  • Mix cream and milk in 4-cup measuring cup. Layer 1/3 of potatoes in prepared dish; overlap slightly. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Top potatoes with half of arugula. Top with 1/3 of cheese and 1/3 of bacon. Pour 1 cup cream mixture over. Repeat layering. Top with remaining potatoes. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, remaining cheese and bacon. Pour remaining cream mixture over.
  • Bake gratin uncovered until potatoes are tender and cream mixture thickens, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Rewarm, covered with foil, in 375°F oven about 30 minutes.)

Tips:

  • Choose Yukon Gold potatoes for a creamy and flavorful gratin.
  • Slice the potatoes thinly and evenly for even cooking.
  • Use a combination of cheeses for a richer flavor.
  • Cook the bacon until crispy for a smoky flavor.
  • Add fresh herbs, such as arugula or chives, for a pop of color and flavor.
  • Serve the gratin hot and bubbly for the best experience.

Conclusion:

Gratin of Yukon Gold Potatoes with Bacon and Arugula is a delicious and decadent side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy potatoes, crispy bacon, and flavorful cheese combine to create a dish that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are serving it for a holiday dinner or a weeknight meal, this gratin is sure to be a hit.

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