Deluxe Potato Gratin ๐ฅ๐ง๐ฅ
Overview:
- Preparation Time: 45 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Calories: 1277.5 per serving
- Rating: โญโญโญโญโญ
Description:
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with this Deluxe Potato Gratin recipe. It’s a hearty dish that transcends the simplicity of scalloped potatoes, elevating it to new levels of flavor and satisfaction. With layers of thinly sliced potatoes, savory leeks, crispy bacon, and a creamy mustard-infused creme fraiche sauce, every bite is a symphony of deliciousness. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this gratin is guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 700g | Potatoes |
| 3-4 | Leeks |
| 6-8 | Streaky Bacon |
| 125g | Hard Cheese |
| 600-900g | Butter |
| 50g | Mustard Seeds |
| 1 | Creme Fraiche |
| 4 | Fresh Sage Leaves |
| To taste | Sea Salt |
| To taste | Black Pepper |
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC) to ensure it’s ready when you need it.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly. Rinse off any excess starch, then pat them dry with a clean cloth.
- Prep the Leeks: Trim the leeks, removing the tough green ends, and slice them thinly.
- Assemble the Layers: Grease a gratin dish with butter. Layer half of the sliced potatoes at the bottom, followed by all of the sliced leeks.
- Add the Bacon: Cut the streaky bacon into strips, fry until crisp, then distribute it over the leeks.
- Crisp the Sage: In the remaining bacon fat, briefly fry the fresh sage leaves until they’re browned and crispy. Scatter them over the leeks along with the bacon fat.
- Cheese it Up: Grate the hard cheese directly over the dish, covering the leek and bacon layers.
- Top it Off: Place the remaining sliced potatoes over the cheese layer.
- Pour the Stock: Heat the stock and pour it over the potatoes, ensuring it reaches the top layer without submerging them.
- Season and Dot with Butter: Season the dish with sea salt and black pepper to taste. Dot the top with most of the remaining butter.
- Cover and Bake: Smear the remaining butter on a sheet of waxed paper, then place it buttered side down on top of the dish. Bake for 45 minutes.
- Check for Doneness: After 45 minutes, remove the dish from the oven and check the potatoes with a skewer to ensure they’re nearly cooked.
- Prepare the Sauce: Mix the mustard seeds with the creme fraiche, then pour it evenly over the gratin, smoothing it out with a rubber spatula.
- Final Bake: Return the dish to the oven without the waxed paper and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until golden, bubbling, and cooked through.
- Serve Hot: Once done, serve the Deluxe Potato Gratin immediately, savoring each creamy, flavorful bite.
This Deluxe Potato Gratin is not just a dish; it’s a culinary masterpiece that promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Pair it with a simple side salad for a well-rounded meal that’s sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy the rich flavors and comforting textures of this indulgent dish! ๐ฝ๏ธ๐ฉโ๐ณ
