Hello everybody, I hope you are having an incredible day today. Today, we’re going to prepare a special dish, scalloped/ augratin potatoes. It is one of my favorites food recipes. For mine, I am going to make it a bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
I FOUND I could cut down the time in preparing scalloped potatoes by first simmering them on top of the stove in an ovenproof skillet and then slipping it into the oven to finish them nicely with a brown crust. Scalloped Potatoes au Gratin Recipe photo by Taste of Home. In a saucepan, heat up the cream with the bay leaves, thyme, garlic, nutmeg and some salt and pepper. While the cream is heating up, butter a casserole dish.
Scalloped/ Augratin Potatoes is one of the most popular of current trending meals in the world. It’s easy, it is quick, it tastes yummy. It is enjoyed by millions daily. Scalloped/ Augratin Potatoes is something that I’ve loved my whole life. They’re fine and they look fantastic.
To get started with this particular recipe, we have to prepare a few ingredients. You can cook scalloped/ augratin potatoes using 8 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.
The ingredients needed to make Scalloped/ Augratin Potatoes:
- Prepare 5 average size red potatoes, sliced
- Get 1/2 cup milk
- Take 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
- Prepare 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Prepare 3 tbsp butter, cubed
- Make ready 3 tbsp flour
- Get 1 tsp each of, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika
- Get 1 container of " Progresso brand three cheese sauce"
Potatoes au gratin are a bit more decadent. They are made with lots of cheese sprinkled in between the layers of potatoes and also on top of the casserole. The main difference between scalloped potatoes and au gratin potatoes is the cheese. Both dishes consist of thinly sliced potatoes baked in a shallow dish covered in a cream sauce and sometimes breadcrumbs, which is then browned to give it a crispy crust.
Steps to make Scalloped/ Augratin Potatoes:
- Okay here's were my directions are a little different than others. I like to take my slice potatoes and put in a steam proof bag and microwave for 3 minutes as opposed to par boiling.
- In the meantime combine your flour and dry herbs and mix until well incorporated. Set aside.
- In a large ovenproof dish place a even layer of your steamed potatoes slices. Sprinkle about a teaspoon of your flour herb mixture, a handful of your shredded cheeses, and a drizzle of your Progresso cheese mixture. Repeat your layers until there's no more left.
- Once all your layers are complete you will pour your milk over the top. Next you'll take your cubed butter and dollop on top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes at 350°F.
- Next remove foil increase heat to 425 and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until top becomes golden brown.
The main difference between scalloped potatoes and au gratin potatoes is the cheese. Both dishes consist of thinly sliced potatoes baked in a shallow dish covered in a cream sauce and sometimes breadcrumbs, which is then browned to give it a crispy crust. What makes an au gratin an au gratin is the cheese. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth.
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