Potato au Gratin is one of the classic French dishes that look fancy but is so easy to make at home. It is made with simple ingredients like potato, milk, cream, butter and seasonings, which will turn into a super rich, creamy. This creamy potato is a great side dish to make for Christmas, Thanksgiving and pairs perfectly with grilled meats, vegetables or bread.
Potato Gratin
Potato au Gratin is one recipe which i wanted to make for quite sometime. Finally i made it yesterday and shared a picture on Instagram and everyone asked for the recipe. So here I am with the recipe.
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This is a yummy potato dish which is creamy and delicious. Cook some potatoes in cream and milk mix and then the whole thing is poured and then grilled till golden perfection. Taste amazing on its own or when served with toasted bread. If you love potato recipes, you will enjoy my jacket potatoes and hasselback potatoes.
What is Au Gratin? Au gratin is a classic French cooking method where a dish is topped with cheese, butter, or breadcrumbs, then baked until golden brown on top. The au gratin can be made with vegetables, meat, seafood or with pasta. One of the most classic versions is potato au gratin, where thinly sliced potatoes are baked in a creamy sauce full of flavour.
Creamy potato au gratin which taste so delicious. It make a perfect side for your thanksgiving or christmas table along with Green bean casserole, Veg gratin & Creamed corn.
About Potato Au Gratin
Potato au Gratin is an easy and comforting dish made with tender potatoes baked in a creamy sauce. The potatoes turn soft and creamy as they bake, soaking up all the rich garlic flavours. It is baked until the golden crust is on top, which makes it hard to resist digging straight from the oven.
Potatoes are such simple and versatile ingredients used in so many different ways around the world. One such classic recipe is this potato au gratin, a popular French dish.
This recipe is so flexible that you can easily change the flavours according to your taste. While potatoes are the classic choice, you can easily swap with other vegetables like cauliflower, zucchini, meat or even with pasta. Sprinkle some cheese, breadcrumbs or fresh herbs on top before baking to add flavour and to get the beautiful, crispy golden brown on top.
This is a dish that I make every year for festive and special occasions. It always disappears quickly and someone usually asks for the recipe while devouring it. It is a simple, and perfect recipe for a lunch, dinner or party.
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Potato Au Gratin Ingredients
Potato - Potatoes are the main ingredient of this recipe. Starchy potatoes like russet, yukon gold or king edward works best because they soak up the flavours well.
Cream - Use full fat cream to make sauce rich, smooth and indulgent. If you prefer, you can also swap with coconut cream.
Milk - Milk balances the richness of the cream and lightens the base without being too heavy. It also helps to cook the potatoes evenly. For a vegan alternative, use almond milk, soy milk or oat milk.
Garlic - Garlic adds a nice flavour to the base without overpowering. You can also add garlic powder for a subtle taste.
Salt and pepper - Both are used to season the potatoes and enhance the overall flavours. Adjust it according to your taste.
Butter - Be generous with butter as they add richness to the sauce and prevent the potatoes from sticking to the pan.
Optional : Grated cheese like cheddar, parmesan can be added for a cheesy top. And fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary can be added for flavour.
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1)Take your potatoes. Give a good scrub and wash and pat them dry.
2)Peel off the skin using a peeler. You can use knife to peel off the skin.
3)Slice the potatoes using a mandoline slicer, pretty thin. If you are making a big batch, you can immerse the potatoes in some cold water to prevent oxidation.
4)Now lets make the cream base for cooking the potatoes. Take cream in a sauce pan.
5)Pour in milk.
6)Add in grated garlic. You can use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic.
7)Season this generously with salt and pepper.
8)Add in the sliced potatoes into this mixture. Mix it really well. Press it gently so the potatoes are immersed into the cream mixture.
9)Place on stove and cook on medium heat. You have to cook this until the potatoes are tender. it will take around 6 to 7 minutes.
10)Now the potatoes are cooked.
11)Grease a baking tray with butter.
12)Pour the cooked potatoes along with the cream and milk mixture into the baking dish.
13)Spoon some butter on top.
14)Bake until it is golden, bubbly and cooked.
15)Let the potatoes rest for atleast 15 minutes before serving. So the potatoes can set.
16)Enjoy.
Expert Tips
- Make sure to slice the potatoes thin and in uniform size. This helps to cook evenly and absorb the sauce flavour well.
- Add grated cheese like cheddar, parmesan between the layers and on top for a rich, creamy and cheesy flavour.
- Sprinkle herbs like thyme, rosemary or parsley to lift the flavour of the dish.
- Grease your baking dish with butter to prevent sticking.
- After baking, let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Storage & Serving
Store the leftover potato au gratin in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3 to 5 days. Before serving, reheat in the microwave until warm.
Serve this rich and creamy potato au gratin with grilled chicken, turkey, vegetable salad, or with toasted garlic bread.
Potato Gratin FAQs
Q. Can I make this ahead of time ?
Yes, you can cook and assemble everything in the baking dish, cover with foil or wrap and refrigerate it. Take it out whenever you're ready to bake.
Q. Which potatoes work best for au gratin ?
Well, starchy potatoes like russet, yukon gold or king edward works best.
Q. Can I make the recipe with sweet potato ?
Yes, you can definitely make au gratin with sweet potatoes. This version will be slightly sweeter than the original recipe, but still it will be creamy and delicious.
Q. Why are my potatoes hard after baking ?
This happens when your slices are too thick or it is not cooked properly. Always slice the potatoes thin, which helps to bake them evenly.
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Potato Au Gratin Recipe (Gratin Potato)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 medium Potatoes peeled and sliced
- ¾ cup Heavy Cream
- ¾ cup Full Fat Milk
- 1 clove Garlic peeled & grated
- 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Powder or to taste
- 3 tablespoon Butter cut into cubes
Instructions
- Grease a baking pan with butter. Preheat oven to 250 degree C (500 degree F).
- Wash and peel potatoes. Slice the potatoes into thin slices using a mandoline slicer. Immerse the potatoes in cold water to prevent them from browning. Once all potatoes are slices, strain the potatoes through a colander.
- Take potatoes, cream, milk, salt, pepper and garlic in sauce pan. Make sure the potatoes are completely immersed in the cream and milk mixture. Bring this whole mix to a full boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 to 6 mins till potatoes are fork tender.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, Now transfer this whole thing in buttered baking pan and pop it in oven and bake for 25 to 30 mins till golden, bubbly and crispy on top.
- Once baked remove the pan from oven, let it rest for 15 minutes for the potatoes to set. Serve.
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Yummy yummy...which cream have to use for potato au gratin?fresh cream or thick cream???