Best 10 Potato Puff Gratin Recipes

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**Potato Puff Gratin: A Culinary Journey of Creamy, Cheesy Delight**

Prepare to embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our exquisite potato puff gratin, a symphony of flavors that will delight your palate. This delectable dish showcases tender potatoes enveloped in a velvety blanket of creamy sauce, generously sprinkled with a medley of cheeses that melt together to create a golden-brown crust. Each bite promises a harmonious blend of textures, from the soft, pillowy potatoes to the crispy, caramelized cheese. Indulge in this culinary masterpiece as a comforting main course or an irresistible side dish, perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence. Discover the culinary secrets behind this irresistible dish and explore variations such as the classic French gratin dauphinois, the hearty Italian potato and sausage gratin, and the innovative sweet potato gratin with a hint of cinnamon. Let your taste buds embark on a journey of pure bliss as you savor every morsel of this creamy, cheesy, and utterly satisfying potato puff gratin.

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POTATO PUFF



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This wonderfully rich potato casserole complements a variety of main courses. I've shared the recipe with so many people, I can almost recite it by heart!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 large eggs, separated
1 cup 2% milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash. , In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, salt, basil and pepper. Gradually stir into mashed potatoes. Fold in 1 cup cheese. In a small bowl, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form; fold into potato mixture., Spoon into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CRISPY POTATO PUFFS



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Crispy coating surrounds a velvety potato filling in these adorable puffs. They make a perfect side for meats and poultry. Best of all, the recipe makes 2 dozen, so you can use just the number you need for dinner.-Eva Tomlinson, Bryan, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings (2 puffs each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pounds cubed peeled potatoes (about 11 cups)
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups crushed cornflakes
6 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain; return to pan., Mash potatoes, gradually adding milk, butter and salt; stir in cheese. Transfer to a large bowl; refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until firm enough to shape., In a shallow dish, combine cornflakes and sesame seeds. Shape potato mixture into 1-1/2-in. balls; roll in cornflake mixture. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake 7-9 minutes or until golden brown., Freeze option: Place unbaked puffs on baking sheets; cover and freeze until firm. Transfer to resealable plastic freezer bags. Freeze up to 3 months. To use, preheat oven to 400°. Place frozen potato puffs on greased baking sheets. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 466mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHEESY HASSELBACK POTATO GRATIN



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This golden and glorious mash-up of potato gratin and Hasselback potatoes, from the acclaimed food science writer J. Kenji López-Alt, has been engineered to give you both creamy potato and singed edge in each bite. The principal innovation here is placing the sliced potatoes in the casserole dish vertically, on their edges, rather than laying them flat as in a standard gratin, in order to get those crisp ridges on top. Allow extra time for the task of slicing the potatoes, for which it's helpful to have a mandoline or food processor (though not necessary, strictly speaking). And do buy extra potatoes, just in case; you want to pack the potatoes tightly and keep them standing up straight.

Provided by Emily Weinstein

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 ounces finely grated Gruyère or comté cheese
2 ounces finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 cups heavy cream
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
4 to 4 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick on a mandoline slicer (7 to 8 medium, see note)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Combine cheeses in a large bowl. Transfer 1/3 of cheese mixture to a separate bowl and set aside. Add cream, garlic and thyme to cheese mixture. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add potato slices and toss with your hands until every slice is coated with cream mixture, making sure to separate any slices that are sticking together to get the cream mixture in between them.
  • Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with butter. Pick up a handful of potatoes, organizing them into a neat stack, and lay them in the casserole dish with their edges aligned vertically. Continue placing potatoes in the dish, working around the perimeter and into the center until all the potatoes have been added. The potatoes should be very tightly packed. If necessary, slice an additional potato, coat with cream mixture, and add to casserole. Pour the excess cream/cheese mixture evenly over the potatoes until the mixture comes halfway up the sides of the casserole. You may not need all the excess liquid.
  • Cover dish tightly with foil and transfer to the oven. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until the top is pale golden brown, about 30 minutes longer. Carefully remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and return to oven. Bake until deep golden brown and crisp on top, about 30 minutes longer. Remove from oven, let rest for a few minutes, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 663, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 25 grams, Sodium 1006 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

THE ULTIMATE POTATO GRATIN



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 6 to 8 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
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped to 1/4 cup
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 a 9 by 13-inch 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 1 cup 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.

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.

CHEESY TURNIP AND POTATO GRATIN



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Replacing turnip for some of the potatoes not only reduces carbs but also adds another layer of flavor. I also chose to use half-and-half over whipping cream to lighten things up a bit.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potatoes Au Gratin Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon unsalted butter, or as needed
1 ½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled
1 large turnip, peeled
1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9-inch gratin dish.
  • Using a mandoline, slice potatoes and turnip into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
  • Layer 1/2 of the potatoes and turnips in the bottom of the gratin dish. Sprinkle 1/2 of the thyme leaves over the vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and top with 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Layer remaining 1/2 of the potatoes and turnips on top of the cheese. Sprinkle remaining thyme leaves over the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper again. Pour half-and-half evenly over the top and cover with remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until browned and bubbly, about 10 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 37.6 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 184.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

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.

CREAMY AU GRATIN POTATOES



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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

4 russet potatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
1 onion, sliced into rings
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

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

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.

BAKED POTATO PUFFS



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The hardest line cook job I ever had was at the Carnelian Room, where on a busy night I'd prepare over 250 steaks and chops. The biggest challenge was frying French potato puffs to order. Called pommes dauphine, it's one of the finest foods ever invented. To save your kitchen from that deep fryer smell, I wanted to try a baked version. I was very happy with the results. Even though they weren't as dark and crispy as the fried version, the inside was virtually identical. Enjoy these as a warm snack with a dip, or to go alongside some eggs or grilled steak.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 small Yukon gold potatoes, or as needed, quartered
½ cup water
¼ cup butter
kosher salt to taste
½ cup flour
2 large eggs
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Butter 24 mini muffin cups.
  • Combine water and butter in a saucepan over medium heat and season with salt. Heat until butter melts and starts to bubble. Stir in flour until mixture pulls away from the pan and comes together into a dough.
  • Transfer pastry dough to a bowl. Spread in the bowl and let cool, about 5 minutes. Mix in eggs using a spatula until dough is very soft and sticky. Add 2 cups of the mashed potatoes and mix until well combined. Add a pinch of salt, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg. Give it one last mix.
  • Scoop potato dough into the greased muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and puffed, about 20 minutes. Let rest for 1 minute before removing puffs onto a wire rack. Let cool for 5 minutes and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 37.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Tips:

  • For a crispy topping, use a mixture of grated Parmesan cheese and Panko breadcrumbs.
  • To make the dish more flavorful, add some chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, to the potato mixture.
  • If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a sharp knife to thinly slice the potatoes.
  • Be sure to preheat the oven before baking the gratin. This will help to ensure that the potatoes cook evenly.
  • Keep an eye on the gratin while it is baking. You may need to adjust the cooking time depending on the thickness of your potato slices.

Conclusion:

Potato puff gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, cheesy interior and crispy, golden-brown topping, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a simple but elegant side dish, give this potato puff gratin a try.

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