Southern Fried Potato Gratin Recipes

POTATOES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees
• Wash and dry potatoes
• Using either a sharp knife, mandolin, or a slicer attachment to a food processor, slice potatoes very thin at around ⅛ inch thickness
• Measure out 1 cup of milk and add in garlic. Stir together.
• Grease your baking dish and start with the first layer of potatoes, stacking them like dominos on top of each other. Add salt and pepper to potatoes and then add a layer of milk.
• Repeat this until all ingredients have been added to baking dish
• Top with cheese and bake at 400 degrees on middle rack for 35-40 minutes
• If you want the top to brown even more, move dish to top rack in the oven for last 10 minutes

SOUTHERN FRIED POTATO GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Grip frozen ham end with a paper towel and use the Microplane to finely grate ham over parchment paper. (As much as you can, avoid the fatty parts.) Yields 6 or 7 tablespoons. Bake 1 hour.
• After baking, the ham salt will be completely dried out, crispy, and reduced by half. Rub between your fingers to break up any clumps. Transfer ¾ to a bowl to layer potatoes and ¼ for garnish and set aside. (Ham salt can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature.)
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Peel potatoes, then slice ⅛-inch thick on a mandoline.
• Spread 2 tablespoons bacon fat across the bottom of the cast-iron skillet; cover with a layer of potato slices, slightly overlapping. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of ham salt. Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of melted butter over the potatoes, then dust with Gruyère. Add another layer of the potatoes and repeat seasoning with salt, pepper, ham salt, butter, and cheese. Continue until the potatoes, butter, Gruyère, and ham salt are used up, about 4 layers, lightly tamping down each layer as you go. When done, drizzle 2 tablespoons bacon fat over the top.
• Set the skillet over medium heat. When the potatoes start sizzling (after about 2 minutes), remove from heat and cover the skillet lightly with aluminum foil. Bake 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake another 15-20 minutes, or until a knife can be inserted without resistance.
• Run a metal spatula around the edges of the skillet to release the potatoes. Give the skillet a jiggle to make sure the bottom is free. Place a plate over the skillet and invert to transfer. Garnish with remaining Gruyère and ham salt. Serve warm.

SOUTHWESTERN POTATO GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Char chiles over gas flame or in a broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and chop chiles.
• Butter a 13-inch-by-9-inch-by- 2-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle garlic over bottom of dish.
• Arrange 1/4 of the potatoes in the dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then 1/3 of the chiles and 1/3 of the cilantro. Repeat layering of potatoes, chiles and cilantro, 2 more times, seasoning with salt and pepper. Top with any remaining potatoes.
• Pour broth over, then cream. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Cover dish with aluminum foil. Bake until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• Uncover, sprinkle cheeses over the potatoes and continue baking until liquid thickens, about 15 minutes.
• Cool slightly. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve and enjoy.

PRETTY DARN QUICK POTATO GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter an 8x8-inch baking dish.
• Fit a food processor with shredding disk and use it to shred cheese. Transfer to a small bowl. Fit processor with slicing disk and use it to slice potatoes.
• Put potatoes in a large saucepan with half-and-half, garlic, salt, and nutmeg; stir gently to combine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Cook at a gentle boil, stirring often with a heat-safe spatula to prevent sticking, until half-and-half has reduced and thickly coats potatoes, about 8 minutes.
• Spoon into prepared baking dish. Smooth top and sprinkle evenly with cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife and top is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

HAM AND POTATOES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Combine potatoes, ham and onion in a greased 1-qt. casserole; set aside. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk; stirring constantly until mixture thickens and bubbles. Add cheese, salt and pepper; stir until the cheese melts. Pour over potato mixture and stir gently to mix. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Garnish with parsley.