Gratin Dauphinois
Thanksgiving is exactly 20 days away. How is that even possible?! And then exactly .5 seconds later it’ll be Christmas. Or something like that anyway. So I figured we’ll jump right into the swing of things and have fun with some new Thanksgiving recipes because one can never have too many mouth watering options, right?
Next to the 4th of July, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love them for two vastly different reasons of course. But both have amazing dishes, created for the season. Holidays that semi-revolve around food make me very happy. I know it’s suppose to be about being thankful and giving back, but how can you look forget about the stuffing, potatoes, rolls, pies and of course the turkey?
Are you drooling thinking about it all?
Mashed potatoes are pretty traditional and practically a must have, but why not offer a dressed up potato dish too? Imagine layers of sliced potatoes baked in a garlic cream sauce and covered with shredded cheese. Oh it’s heavenly. Add red pepper flakes for an added kick, if desired. In this house, it’s a must. I love a spicy kick.
Gratin Dauphinois
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 4 oz Havarti cheese freshly shredded
- 2 1/2 lb russet potatoes roughly 6 medium
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 C heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F°. Butter a 2 quart baking dish. Shred cheese and thinly slice potatoes. (If available, use 2mm slicing and shredding discs).
- Arrange half of the potato slices in buttered dish. Top off with half of the cheese and one minced garlic clove. Cover with remaining slices of potatoes.
- In a large measuring cup combine heavy cream, salt, pepper, one minced garlic clove and optional red pepper flakes. Pour cream mixture over potatoes and top off with remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake at 400F° for 45-60 minutes or until fork tender. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes prior to serving.
Dressing and mashed potatoes are my favorites equally. Don’t make me choose. LOL.
I like Baked by Rachel on FB.
I like Magimix on FB.
I follow Baked by Rachel on twitter.
I subscribe to you on pinterest.
I subscribe to Baked by Rachel via RSS.
I follow Rachel on Twitter!
Sweet Potato Casserole.
I liked Baked by Rachel on Facebook.
I liked Magimix on Facebook
I shared this post on Facebook
Stuffing is the best!!!
I follow Baked by Rachel on Twitter
My grandmother on my Mom’s side made a mashed combo of potatoes, turnips and sweet potatoes. Can’t figure out the ratio of each but I know there’s a touch of bourbon or something in it.
I tweeted “I entered to win a @Magimix by Robot-Coupe 14 cup food processor from @bakedbyrachel. Enter here: http://bit.ly/Y22gpv #giveaway”
And I followed @bakedbyrachel on Twitter!
(can’t do anything else… no FB or Pinterest and i never really got the whole rss thingie)
candied sweet potatoes!!!
follow baked by rachel!
Cranberry relish.
Saladgoddess already following you on Twitter.
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/saladgoddess/status/266246023016488960
Dressing and it must be cornbread!
My favorite is green bean casserole
Roasted Brussell Sprouts!!!
I love pecan streusel sweet potatoes.
My favorite side dish is sweet potato casserole!
I follow you both on FB.
I follow you on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/megans_madness/status/266368899577151489
I subscribe via Google Reader
My favorite thanksgiving dish is definitely the stuffing! Love it, so delicious!
Following Baked By Rachel on Twitter!
My favorite Thanksgiving side is cornbread stuffing.
Starting to prep these for tomorrow. I cannot wait to taste them. They look and sound delicious!