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Easy Potato Gratin Recipe
Easy potato gratin, also known as “gratin dauphinoise” is a classic French dish made from thinly sliced potatoes layered in a creamy white sauce, and baked with Mozzarella cheese on top until golden brown and bubbling. The tender potatoes coated in a rich, cheesy, buttery sauce are absolutely delightful and delicious.
This recipe is ideal for Thanksgiving and Christmas, offering a delightful side dish that complements a variety of main courses to create a hearty and satisfying meal. It also provides a comforting option for those chilly days, delivering a creamy and savory delight.
Why This Recipe Works
Potato gratin’s simplicity is its elegance. It’s made with only a few ingredients and creates a luxurious taste that no one can resist.
It’s a perfect recipe for a comfort side dish to complete the wholesome meal for parties, family dinners, or any occasion.
You may also customize the potato gratin to meet your taste buds by adding herbs, a different type of cheese, or even caramelized onions and crispy bacon to enhance the flavor and texture of the entire dish.
Recipe Ingredients
This ultimate easy potato gratin recipe is quick to prepare and only requires a few ingredients:
- Potatoes
- Unsalted butter
- All-purpose flour
- Milk
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
How To Make Easy Potato Gratin?
Creating this delectable masterpiece at home is easier than you think. Follow these simple steps:
First, slice potatoes thinly. Cover the potato slices with water and microwave them until tender. Drain and set aside.
Next, prepare the creamy white sauce in a skillet with butter, all-purpose flour, milk, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese. Add the sliced potatoes to the creamy sauce and stir to coat evenly.
Layer the slices in a baking dish. Pour your creamy sauce over the potatoes. Top with mozzarella cheese and bake it in a preheated oven for 10 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Remove the potato gratin from the oven. Let the dish rest for a few minutes and enjoy!
Cooking Tips
For the best taste, please follow my tips below.
- Try to slice the potatoes evenly to ensure they cook uniformly. Using a mandoline slicer can help you achieve consistent thickness.
- Parboil or microwave the potato slices before layering them in the dish. This ensures they cook evenly and reduces baking time.
- Let the potato gratin rest for a few minutes after removing it from the oven. This helps the flavors meld and makes it easier to serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you prepare and slice the potatoes for potato gratin?
You may choose either a sharp knife or a slicer when preparing the potato slices. Slice the potatoes in a consistent thickness of about 2 to 3 mm. Cover the potato slices with water and microwave them for about 5 minutes until tender. Drain water and they’re ready for making delicious potato gratin.
If you’re not going to use the potato slices immediately, place them in a large bowl of cold water. This prevents the potatoes from oxidizing and turning brown.
Can you make a dairy-free potato gratin?
Yes, you may substitute the milk with soy milk, almond milk, or oat milk. Also, olive oil is a good dairy-free butter substitution. Use dairy-free cheese instead of mozzarella for a topping.
How Many Calories Per Serving?
This recipe has 463 calories per serving.
Easy Potato Gratin
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes (peeled and cut into 2mm thick slices)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (300 ml) whole milk (or soy milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Add sliced potatoes to a bowl and cover them with water. Wrap the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave it for 5 minutes. Drain the water and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (410°F).
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the flour, followed by the milk. Continuously stir the mixture until the flour is dissolved. Season it with salt, ground black pepper and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well.
- Add potato slices to the white sauce and stir to coat all slices evenly. Turn off the heat. Transfer the potato slices to a baking dish and pour the remaining white sauce over them. Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake it for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese melts and the top is golden brown.
- Remove the potato gratin from the oven, rest for a few minutes, then serve.
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Notes
- Try to slice the potatoes evenly to ensure they cook uniformly. Using a mandoline slicer can help you achieve consistent thickness.
- Parboil or microwave the potato slices before layering them in the dish. This ensures they cook evenly and reduces baking time.
- Let the potato gratin rest for a few minutes after removing it from the oven. This helps the flavors meld and makes it easier to serve.
Hello. As a french, I can say that this is absolutely not a “gratin dauphinois”. To make it, you just need potatoes, garlic if you like it, cream, and emmental or gruyère cheese.
Mozzarella and parmesan are italian cheeses and don’t belong in a french recipe.