Indulge in the culinary delight of potato gratin, a classic French dish that combines creamy, thinly sliced potatoes, rich Gruyère cheese, and a hint of nutmeg, baked to golden perfection. This comforting casserole is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual masterpiece, with its crispy, gratinated top. Explore variations of this timeless recipe, including a vegetarian gratin featuring roasted vegetables and a creamy leek and potato gratin that adds a touch of savory elegance. Discover the secrets to achieving the perfect potato gratin, from selecting the right potatoes to mastering the art of layering and baking.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
POTATOES AU GRATIN WITH GRUYERE RECIPE
Add some decadence to your weeknight meal with this potatoes au gratin recipe, topped off with Gruyere cheese for extra richness.
Provided by Catherine Brookes,Tasting Table Staff
Categories side dish
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 F.
- Slice the potatoes into thin rounds - less than ¼ inch in thickness.
- Add the milk, cream, and whole garlic cloves to a large saucepan and heat on a burner at medium until simmering, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon.
- Add the sliced potatoes to the pan and let them simmer in the garlic infused milk/cream for 5 minutes, and move the potatoes around in the pan frequently with a wooden spoon to prevent them from sticking to the bottom.
- Using a large slotted spoon, remove the potatoes from the pan and add about half of them to a large, ovenproof baking dish. Spread the potatoes out in an even layer.
- Remove the rest of the potatoes from the pan and set them aside.
- Remove the garlic cloves from the pan and pour about half of the cream mixture evenly over the top of the potatoes in the oven dish.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over the potatoes, then sprinkle half of the grated cheese evenly over the top.
- Add the remaining potatoes on top in another layer, then add the cream, salt and pepper, and cheese once again.
- Bake the potatoes for 45 to 50 minutes, or until they are bubbling and golden on the top.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for several minutes, then serve, optionally sprinkled with fresh chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g carbohydrates, Cholesterol 116 mg cholesterol, Fat 33 g fat, Fiber 4 g fiber, Protein 14 g protein, SaturatedFat 20 g saturated fat, ServingSize 0 g, Sodium 660 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
POTATO GRATIN WITH GRUYèRE AND CRèME FRAîCHE
Categories Cheese Dairy Potato Side Bake Thanksgiving Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Generously butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Arrange half of potato slices in bottom of prepared dish, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Spread half of crème fraîche over potatoes and sprinkle with half of cheese. Top with remaining potatoes, overlapping slightly; sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Spread with remaining crème fraîche; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake gratin uncovered 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Continue to bake gratin until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
- Available at some supermarkets. If unavailable, heat 1 1/2 cups whipping cream to lukewarm (85°F). Remove from heat and mix in 3 tablespoons buttermilk. Cover and let stand in warm draft-free area until slightly thickened, 24 to 48 hours, depending on temperature of room. Chill until ready to use.
GRUYERE POTATO GRATIN
This is a traditional Swiss recipe from my Grossmutter.
Provided by Cindy Krafft
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Scalloped Potato Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish with the softened butter.
- Toss the potato slices and chopped onions with salt and pepper, and spread 1/3 of the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the Gruyere cheese over the potatoes, then add another layer of potatoes. Sprinkle on the remaining cheese followed by the remaining potatoes. Mix together the water and wine, and pour into dish. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven until the potatoes are tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Once tender, remove the foil, and pour the cream evenly over the potatoes. Bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes to brown the top and thicken the cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 53.1 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 85.8 mg, Sugar 3 g
BAKED TOMATO, GRUYèRE & POTATO GRATIN
Layer up sliced potatoes and tomatoes with a cheesy, creamy sauce, then top with walnuts and breadcrumbs for a vegetarian bake
Provided by Sarah Cook
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Generously grease a large, deep, ovenproof dish. Strip the leaves from 3 of the thyme sprigs. Mix the gruyère with all but 2 tbsp of the grated parmesan, then mix the double cream with the stock.
- Start layering up the sliced potatoes with sprinklings of the shallots, garlic, thyme leaves, cheese and most of the walnuts, plus plenty of seasoning. Drizzle a little of the cream mixture over each layer too. When you've layered in half of those ingredients, top with half of the tomatoes. Continue layering the rest of the ingredients, finishing with the last of the cream. Top with the remaining tomatoes, then sprinkle over the breadcrumbs, the remaining parmesan and walnuts, and enough thyme to look pretty. Add a few more knobs of butter, then cover with foil.
- Bake the gratin for 1 hr 15 mins, then remove the foil and bake for a further 40 mins until golden and crispy on top, and a knife poked into the centre of the potatoes slides in easily. Leave to rest for 10-15 mins, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 622 calories, Fat 45 grams fat, SaturatedFat 24 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber
GRUYERE POTATO GRATIN
Make and share this Gruyere Potato Gratin recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Coasty
Categories Potato
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish with the softened butter.
- Toss the potato slices and chopped onions with salt and pepper, and spread 1/3 of the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the Gruyere cheese over the potatoes, then add another layer of potatoes. Sprinkle on the remaining cheese followed by the remaining potatoes. Mix together the water and wine, and pour into dish. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven until the potatoes are tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Once tender, remove the foil, and pour the cream evenly over the potatoes. Bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes to brown the top and thicken the cream.
POTATO GRATIN WITH MUSTARD AND GRUYERE CHEESE
A former co-worker of mine hosted an Octoberfest party a few years ago and served this potato dish. It was a huge hit with everyone who attended! It is, by far, the most creamy and flavorful potato dish that I have ever eaten. The recipe is from the October 1992 issue of Bon Appetite.
Provided by Southern Polar Bear
Categories Potato
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Butter 13x9x2 inch glass baking dish.
- Overlap 1/3 of potatoes in prepared dish.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoons dillweed and 1 cup cheese.
- Repeat layering twice, using 1/4 cup of potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon dillweed and 1 cup cheese for each layer.
- Whisk cream, stock, and mustard in bowl.
- Pour over potatoes.
- Bake until potatoes are tender and top is crusty and brown (about 1 hour).
- Cool 10 minutes and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.1, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 100.1, Sodium 309, Carbohydrate 37.9, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 2.4, Protein 18.3
GRUYèRE POTATO GRATIN
Categories Cheese Dairy Egg Potato Side Bake Quick & Easy Casserole/Gratin Winter Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 2 generously
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. and butter a 1 1/2-quart gratin or shallow baking dish.
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Peel potatoes and cut into thin slices (about 1/8-inch thick). Add potatoes to boiling water and parcook 4 minutes. Drain potatoes well in a colander.
- In gratin or baking dish arrange potatoes, overlapping them, in 3 layers, sprinkling first two layers each with 1/4 cup Gruyère and salt and pepper to taste.
- In a small bowl whisk egg and add hot milk in a stream, whisking. Season mixture with salt and pepper and pour evenly over potatoes. Sprinkle potatoes with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and bake 30 minutes, or until top is golden and potatoes are tender.
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes: Starchy potatoes like Yukon Gold, Russet, or Idaho are ideal for potato gratin because they hold their shape well and become creamy when cooked.
- Slice the potatoes thinly and evenly: This will ensure even cooking and a uniform texture in your gratin.
- Don't overcrowd the baking dish: Make sure there's enough space between the potato slices so that they can cook evenly and get a nice golden crust.
- Use a flavorful cheese: Gruyère is a classic choice for potato gratin, but you can also use other flavorful cheeses like cheddar, Parmesan, or Gouda.
- Don't skimp on the butter: Butter adds richness and flavor to the gratin, so don't be afraid to use a generous amount.
- Bake the gratin until it's golden brown and bubbly: This will ensure that it's cooked through and has a delicious crust.
Conclusion:
Potato gratin is a classic French dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy, cheesy, and flavorful potato layers, potato gratin is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious side dish, give potato gratin a try. You won't be disappointed!
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