Potatoes au gratin, sometimes referred to as scalloped potatoes, is a fairly simple and classic dish that you can prepare to compliment your Christmas dinner table. The dish requires a base of potatoes and is enhanced by two types of grated cheese and milk for a wholesome, yet filling dish. Preparation time is minimal and the dish bakes for about an hour.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2GcvKfDxu0
A potatoes au gratin Christmas casserole would be a good side dish to compliment a ham, turkey or other main dish. You could also serve the dish as part of a vegetarian Christmas meal. If you are sensitive to milk products, you can easily substitute another liquid such as soy milk, almond milk or other milk equivalent to prepare your potatoes au gratin.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2GcvKfDxu0
How to Make a Potatoes Au Gratin Christmas Casserole
Miranda Valentine, a food and lifestyle expert, discusses how to make potatoes au gratin Christmas casserole. Valentine outlines the ingredients needed for the dish and demonstrates the step-by-step preparation method. This guide is part of a larger series of holiday-themed cooking videos available on the Mahalo.com YouTube channel.
Step 1: Obtain Ingredients and Supplies
Obtain 1 1/2 pounds of russet potatoes, Parmesan cheese, Gruyere cheese, paprika, salt, milk, butter and ground black pepper. Peel your potatoes and cut them into thin slices. You will also need to grate your cheeses until you have 1/2 cup of Parmesan and 1/2 cup of Gruyere. If you prefer, you can purchase pre-grated cheese to speed up the cooking process. You will also need a 2 quart oven-safe casserole dish.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2GcvKfDxu0
Step 2: Layer Potatoes and Cheese
Butter your casserole dish and preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Cover the bottom of your dish with one layer of potatoes. Sprinkle some Parmesan cheese and Gruyere cheese on top of your first layer of potatoes. Add a second layer of potatoes and repeat the cheese sprinkling process. Continue the layering process until you have finished your potatoes or filled up your dish.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2GcvKfDxu0
Step 3: Top with Milk and Bake
Measure 1 cup of milk and add 1/8 teaspoon of paprika and 1 teaspoon of salt to the milk. Stir the liquid to incorporate the spices. Pour the mixture evenly over the top of your layered potatoes. Sprinkle some grated black pepper on the top of your dish and place it in your preheated oven in the middle of the rack. Bake the potatoes au grautin for about an hour, or until your dish is bubbling and features a golden brown hue.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2GcvKfDxu0
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How to Make a Potatoes Au Gratin Christmas Casserole Answers
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Slice your potates thinly.
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Equally divide your cheeses between each layeer of potatoes.
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Modify the amount of black pepper based on your spice preferences.
