Savoy Style Swiss Potatoes Gratin Savoyard Recipes

POTATOES SAVOYARDE: A CLASSIC GRATIN

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 F and butter a casserole or soufflé dish that is 6 to 7 inches in diameter.
• Arrange 1/3 of the potatoes in the bottom of the dish.
• Sprinkle with the salt, pepper, 1/3 of the garlic, 1/3 of the thyme, and 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat the process for two more layers.
• Add the hot beef or chicken stock, slowly pouring in along the edge of the baking dish to avoid disturbing the layers.
• Cover snugly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue cooking for 20 minutes until browned.
• Serve hot and enjoy.

POTATO AND SWISS CHARD GRATIN

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees, and place rack in the center. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; set a bowl of ice water on the side. Boil the chard leaves until tender, 3 to 5 minutes, then transfer with a slotted spoon to the ice water. Squeeze them dry and chop roughly. Boil the diced stems until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well and add to chopped chard leaves.
• In a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream, garlic, shallot, thyme and bay leaf to a simmer. Cook until reduced by half, about 25 minutes. Strain out the solids and add the nutmeg.
• Meanwhile, slice the potatoes into 1/8-inch-thick rounds with a mandoline or sharp knife. Butter a 12- to 14-inch gratin dish. Assemble the gratin by layering the ingredients in this order: a single, slightly overlapping layer of one-third of the potato slices, a sprinkling of salt and pepper, one-third of the Gruyère, half the Swiss chard and one-third of the reduced cream. Repeat once, and then top with one more layer of potato, salt and pepper, and the rest of the Gruyère and cream.
• Bake until the top is browned and the potatoes are fork-tender, about 45 minutes.

SWISS POTATO GRATIN

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the potatoes, milk, cream, salt, garlic, nutmeg and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. , Pour into a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and golden brown.

SAVOY-STYLE SWISS POTATOES (GRATIN SAVOYARD)

Steps:

• Rub a shallow 2-quart baking dish liberally with cut clove of garlic, then generously grease with about 1/2 tablespoon of the butter.
• In a bowl, combine the lemon juice and water. Peel the potatoes, if desired, and cut into very thin slices; place in the lemon water until all are sliced.
• Drain potatoes well and arrange about 1/4 of the slices in an even layer in the prepared dish; sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, then top with about 1/4 of the onions and of the cheese. Repeat layers, ending with cheese.
• Heat beef broth, then slowly pour over and around the potatoes. Dot top with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
• Bake, uncovered, in a 350° oven for 1 1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender when pierced.

SAVOYARD POTATOES

Steps:

• Thinly slice the onions and garlic.
• Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and saute until tender and just starting to brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Slice the potatoes very thinly or use a mandolin.
• In a glass baking dish just large enough to hold ingredients (I use an 8" X 11" (20 X 27.5cm) oval baking dish) lay 1/3rd of the potatoes, spread half of the sauteed onions over the potatoes and lay half of the cheese on the onions. Repeat once. Top with remaining 1/3 of the potatoes. Sprinkle the nutmeg over the top. Pour the stock over all, sprinkle with Parmesan. cover with foil and bake at 425F (215C) for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 400F (200C) and continue baking another 30 minutes. Remove foil for last 15 minutes of baking. Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes, then serve.
• Cover with foil and bake at 425F (215C) for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 400F (200C) and continue baking another 30 minutes. Remove foil for last 15 minutes of baking. Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes, then serve.
• original recipe at easygourmetdinners

POTATOES SAVOYARD

Steps:

• Peel and slice potatoes, and cover with cold water until ready to use.
• In a lightly greased 6 to 8 cup baking dish, place two cups of potatoes on bottom, overlapping layers.
• Dot with half the butter; sprinkle with half the parsley, salt, Greek seasoning, pepper, and cheese.
• Place second layer of potatoes on top of first and repeat layer of butter, seasonings, and cheese.
• Pour boiling beef broth over the casserole.
• Bake uncovered in a preheated 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender, potato tops are browned, and broth is absorbed.